Architect

WJA Design Collaborative; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Annual Performance Bonus

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

27 Days of Time Off Annually

Professional Membership Fees

Discounted Orca Passport

Job summary

WJA Design Collaborative in Seattle seeks an experienced Architect to lead architectural work across all project phases, from initial planning to construction administration. The role emphasizes design concepts, technical documentation, and collaboration with clients and leadership.

Candidates should have 8+ years in architecture (degree completed) and preferably a license, with strong Revit/SketchUp/AutoCAD skills and a drive for mentorship and sustainable design practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in architecture: B.Arch., M.Arch., or similar.
• Communication skills that enhance client relationships and collaboration with team members.
• Willingness to embrace sustainable design practices, and holistic design approaches.
• Desire for continued professional growth and mentorship to younger staff.
• Ability to work in multiple project roles depending on team structure.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural work across all project phases, from planning to construction administration.
• Develop design concepts and technical documentation, including working drawings, specifications, code review, and narratives.
• Collaborate with clients, firm leadership, and project teams to deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions for complex commercial projects.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to graphics, presentations, and marketing support.

Skills

Communication skills

Sustainable design

Mentorship

Education

B.Arch./M.Arch. or similar

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Twinmotion

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

WJA Design Collaborative believes thoughtful, passionate collaboration turns diverse, individual ideas into the best solutions. With work ranging from planning, programming and feasibility studies to complex design and construction projects we strive to maintain a high level of service, while maintaining a culture that is interactive, engaging and fun.

We are currently seeking an Architect. Applicants must have worked in the field of Architecture for a minimum of 8 years (from completion of degree) and preferably have been licensed.

Why choose WJA Design Collaborative?

• A multidiscipline firm that has been in business for over 50 years and places a high value on integrated design approach to our services.
• Complex projects of diverse typologies involving high performance buildings both in the Pacific Northwest and throughout the United States.
• A rewarding, truly collaborative environment where you will have the opportunity to provide junior staff with guidance while working with firm leadership to achieve the company’s goals.
• A firm that believes in hiring the right staff for the long‐term.
• Work in a Seattle waterfront office with the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.
• Competitive salary and benefits: medical, vision, dental, Health Saving Account, Flexible Spending Account, transit, 401K, continuing education.
• Salary Range 100‐130K DOE.
• Well-rounded role in architecture, working in all stages of design from early concepts through construction administration.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Degree in architecture: B.Arch., M.Arch., or similar.
• Communication skills that enhance client relationships and collaboration with team members
• Willingness to embrace sustainable design practices, and holistic design approaches.
• Desire for continued professional growth and willingness to provide mentorship to younger staff.
• Ability to work in multiple project roles depending on the team structure, ranging from project management to production of working drawings, specification writing, technical narrative writing, graphics and marketing assistance

The appropriate level of knowledge, experience, and skills related to position applying for in these areas:

• Creativity that produces thoughtful design solutions for complex commercial projects. Strong conceptual design and schematic design skills.
• Technical skills: construction documents, code review, construction administration and experience in Revit, Sketch‐up and AutoCAD.
• Experience with rendering in Twinmotion (or similar) and working proficiency in Adobe’s Creative Cloud Suite a plus.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Lead architectural work across all project phases, from early planning and schematic design through construction administration.
• Develop design concepts and technical documentation, including working drawings, specifications, code review, and technical narratives.
• Collaborate with clients, firm leadership, and project teams to deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions for complex commercial projects.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to broader project support needs such as graphics, presentations, and marketing assistance.

WJA Design Collaborative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
• 27 Days of Time Off Annually
• Professional Membership Fees
• Discounted Orca Passport

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Experience: Following receipt of architectural degree: 8 years (Required)

License/Certification: Architecture License

• Work Location: Seattle, WA 98104 and Hybrid optional