AIA Seattle is hiring : Project Designer in Seattle

Weber Thompson is looking for a passionate, sustainably minded designer to join our architecture team. This position needs someone dedicated to finding creative solutions, helping our clients realize their vision and understanding how their designs effect the broader community.

We have a wide variety of projects from affordable housing, to mid-rise and high-rise multifamily, as well as commercial office.

Responsibilities :

Develop feasibility studies applying current zoning and building codes

Develop creative design direction with the project team

Provide creative design solutions that align with the client’s vision, and WT values

Actively listen and encourage collaboration throughout the design process

Effectively communicate verbally, graphically and in writing to communicate design concepts

Produce high quality visuals that tell the story of the design

Present your design strategically and effectively to clients, consultants and jurisdictions.

Collaborate with your team to ensure design and documentation align with project deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field

Master’s Degree preferred

5+ years of Architecture experience working on large complex projects

Strong Revit, 3D modeling, and Adobe Creative Suite skills

Excellent design and presentation capabilities

Strong communication and organizational skills

Knowledge of best practices associated with technical implications of design decisions.

Ability to work independently and guide collaborative design efforts

Interact well with other disciplines

Professional registration preferred

Sustainability certification preferred

Benefits :

Health / Dental / Vision Insurance. 99% of premiums are paid by the company

401(k) Plan, including Roth investment options.

Discretionary Year-End Bonuses

Nine paid fixed holidays + three floating holidays per year to use at your discretion.

A minimum of Fifteen Days Paid Time Off accrued in first year

Annual Paid Volunteer Hours

Paid license exam fees

Opportunities for professional development.

Flexible, hybrid schedule; three days a week in office (Tu, Wed, Thurs)

This position is anticipated to be filled with a Project Designer ($77,000 – $98,000) level employee

Our office is friendly and low-key, yet deadline-driven with minimal egos. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the environment, community and our clients. Our office culture welcomes humor and nurtures career growth

To learn more about our firm culture, benefits and projects, please visit www.weberthompson.com or find us on Linkedin, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

To Apply

Please send your cover letter (important!) and resume to jobs@weberthompson.com.

If you’re excited about one of these positions but feel you don’t check every box in the requirements, please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. As a JUST Certified Company, we are committed to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace, and you may be the perfect candidate for one of our open positions!

Thank you!

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