Architectural Designer

Job Title: Layout Designer Job Description
As a Layout Designer, you will provide CAD drafting support for composite designs and revisions, engage in drafting work for module creation, and manage project design through a 14-month lifecycle. You will be responsible for understanding requirements, providing feedback to Change Management, and creating or modifying module drawings as needed. This role involves holding review calls, capturing minutes, and attending team meetings to manage stakeholders' expectations effectively.
Responsibilities

• Obtain and document all specifics regarding projects from site selection and transaction management.
• Research and compile all available information for site.
• Coordinate all engineering and architectural specifications for each building type, including site surveys, existing drawings, and site visits.
• Coordinate initial architectural design and permit submittals as required.
• Develop and provide supporting documents for lease execution, such as site plans, work letters, schedules, and phasing plans.
• Develop initial construction schedules and sequences for phasing of construction if necessary.
• Create construction estimates for capital requests and other planning efforts.
• Manage due diligence, utility, and other coordination efforts prior to construction hand-off.
• Provide complete and accurate documentation for construction handoff, including contacts, drawings, permit status, and other completed work products.
• Maintain a repository for all pre-construction work products by site.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Designing and Planning, Architecture, Engineering and Tech Drawing, or Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with AutoCAD.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Revit.
• Large commercial project experience, managing multiple projects simultaneously (250k sqft+).
• Skills in facility layout, floor plan design, and module creation.

Work Environment
This hybrid role requires candidates to work three days a week in the office located in Bellevue on Tuesday, Wednesday, and another designated day. The role involves working with multiple stakeholders and managing large commercial projects. The environment is dynamic, requiring collaboration and communication across diverse teams.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Bellevue, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $41.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Bellevue,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.
About Actalent


Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.


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