Architectural Designer

About us:

Our commitment to quality and communication have kept us serving Greater Seattle Homeowners for over 50 years. As a family-owned business, we’re dedicated to building community through robust team-building, training or volunteering throughout the year. Our growing team of hard-working innovators lead with curiosity and care, and our core values are Courageous Communication, Professionalism, Ownership, Fiscal Responsibility, and a Growth Mindset.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Architectural Designer (Designer II) to join our team. In this role, you’ll independently draft and design remodel projects of all sizes- from as-built measurements through permit and construction documents. You’ll work directly with clients, estimators, and the production team to create designs that solve project needs and are buildable.

What you'll do

• Independently measure and document as-builts for all design projects, including thorough photo documentation and client notes.
• Draft and design remodel projects from as-built through construction documents, including all permit drawings and applications.
• Lead client design meetings, managing design details, selections, and documentation.
• Record meeting notes and redlines accurately for design revisions.
• Manage and maintain project selections lists.
• Support project estimating by coordinating with estimators, production managers, subcontractors, and vendors to gather accurate quotes.
• Conduct sub-walk meetings and deliver strong hand-offs at the design “drop-dead date.”
• Actively drive project schedules with proactive communication and organization.
• Review and respond to BuilderTrend logs and field questions during construction.
• Attend on-site layout meetings and support field teams in resolving design issues.
• Collaborate with the Sales team to ensure designs align with client budgets and project goals.
• Apply Sandler Sales techniques to enhance client communication and trust.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of professional experience in residential design/remodeling, or 4–10 years of experience plus a degree in Interior Design or Architecture (BA/BS or equivalent).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (SketchUp a plus).
• Familiarity of Seattle and surrounding jurisdictions’ permitting process.
• Deep understanding of residential construction and the design-build process.
• Strong communication, organization, and client-facing skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
• Comfort collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and clients.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Collaborative, client-focused team culture.
• Meaningful work helping people love their homes.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits:

• The pay range will be $80,000-$90,000/annually
• $35-50/hour Hourly Wage
• 40-hour Work Week (no evenings or weekends)
• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k Company Match at 4%
• Dedicated Company Van with Gas Card
• Tuition Reimbursement
• $50 per Month Cell Phone Allowance
• Tablet Reimbursement
• Long Term Disability

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is performed in a jobsite environment. Possible exposures encountered, such as hazardous materials, loud noise, or extreme heat/cold. Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have the ability to maintain active customer and employee communication in English; access, input and retrieve information from a phone or tablet. May be subject to repetitive motion such as bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping, hammering, and lifting up to 75 pounds.