Architectural Designer - Portland, OR

VLMK Engineering + Design; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision

Company-paid life insurance

401k with profit sharing

Flexible hours

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

VLMK Engineering + Design is seeking an Architectural Designer in the Portland area with 1–4 years of experience who is eager to contribute to building design and client-focused solutions.

You will collaborate with a close-knit team to develop plans, renderings, and construction documents while coordinating with engineers and consultants. The role offers growth opportunities, a supportive culture, and diverse project exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Architecture degree or equivalent.
• 1–4 years of relevant experience in building construction documents, permits, and coordination with consultants and clients.
• Reside in or near the Portland-Vancouver metro area.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare effective building designs and presentation materials.
• Coordinate multi-discipline design teams to prepare plans for diverse projects.
• Provide building renderings, space planning, code/envelope reviews, drafting, and permit/construction administration.
• Opportunity to work with clients and expand responsibilities within the firm.

Skills

Team collaboration

Client coordination

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor's in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

3ds Max

Illustrator

Job description

Architectural Designer

VLMK Engineering + Design

VLMK is seeking a Designer with 1-4yrs of experience who is passionate about being part of the building design process and meeting our client's needs. The successful candidate should have good organizational and communication skills, be eager to learn and gain new knowledge/skills and have a strong work ethic.

VLMK's team of registered design professionals in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering and Architecture provide engineering and design services to clients from offices in Oregon, Washington, and Arizona. VLMK is particularly adept at, and has extensive experience in, the planning, engineering and design of industrial projects. As the Prime design consultant, VLMK's proven full-service design approach has supported Owners, Developers, and Users in the development of millions of square feet of commercial and light-industrial space including warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing facilities.

As an Architectural designer at VLMK:

• You will work in a collaborative office environment with a close-knit team where your contributions will be highly valued.
• You will be responsible for preparing effective building designs and presentation materials.
• You will help coordinate the efforts of a multi-discipline design team, working with other designers and engineers to prepare plans and documents for a range of projects to serve a diverse group of clients.
• You will provide building renderings, space planning, code and envelope reviews, drafting/detailing, permit and construction administration, and more...
• With demonstrated abilities, you will have opportunities to work directly with clients and expand your role within the firm.
• You will be part of a company that regularly enjoys celebrating its employees and provides various opportunities throughout the year to volunteer, team build and have fun.

MUST have:

• Bachelor's in Architecture degree or equivalent.
• One to four years of relevant experience preparing building construction documents, permit and construction administration, and coordinating with consultants and clients.
• Reside in or near the Portland-Vancouver metroarea.
• Ability to prioritize and successfully complete multiple assignments, for various projects, in a fast-paced work environment.

Nice to have:

• Degree from NAAB-accredited program strongly preferred.
• Good working knowledge of building code requirements (IBC, IECC/ASHRAE, NFPA, etc.).
• Experience in Revit and familiar with AutoCAD.
• Experience with 3D modeling and rendering applications (SketchUp, 3d Max, Illustrator, etc.)
• A friendly and outgoing personality.

More about us:

Founded in 1971, VLMK Engineering + Design has been a driving force behind the success of thousands of projects, big and small, providing high-quality consulting engineering and design services to A/E/C clients for over fifty years. With a staff of nearly 50 companywide, we have a collaborative work environment that values talented team members and offers opportunities for professional growth.

We provide full medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance and disability benefits, and paid time off as well as 401k and profit sharing plans. Our employees share in the success of our firm with flexible hours, performance-based bonuses, and opportunities for professional association and educational event participation. Salary is dependent on experience.

Qualified candidates must be able to work in the US. Please visit our website at www.vlmk.com for more information about our team, culture, and benefits and see our Careers page to apply!