Architectural Staff II

AIA Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company%

Paid holidays

Discretionary profit-sharing

Education & licensure support

Job summary

Graham Baba Architects in Seattle seeks an Architectural Staff II with 5-10 years of experience to join a design-forward studio. You will contribute to a diverse mix of projects, from small interiors to master plans, leading teams and coordinating with consultants.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strong graphic communication, and a hands-on approach to design, documentation, and client engagement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Architecture or related field.
• Strong graphic communication skills across formats.
• Ability to lead small project teams and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute design concepts and develop practical solutions.
• Prepare drawings, models, diagrams, and presentation materials.
• Conduct code research, zoning analysis, and regulatory coordination.
• Lead small project teams and coordinate with consultants.
• Prepare construction administration documentation and meetings.

Skills

Team leadership

Graphic communication

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Adobe Suite

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Bluebeam

Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator

AutoCAD

Job description

Architectural Staff II

Location: Seattle, WA Status: Full-Time, Exempt

About Graham Baba

Graham Baba Architects is a vibrant Pacific Northwest architecture firm recognized for the successful place-making of commercial, residential and arts spaces. Clients hire us to bring new life to buildings, communities, and town centers, and we’re proud of our strong body of work across the Pacific Northwest that fosters socially diverse places where people feel welcome and thrive.

We’re looking for an architectural staff member with 5-10 years of experience to join our team. This position is an opportunity for a motivated, creative person to work on a diverse mix of projects, ranging from 500 sf coffee kiosks to 50 acre master plans, with GBA’s design-first and human-centered values. Our ideal candidate values stretching both their left and right brain, embraces teamwork and collaboration, possesses excellent graphic communication skills, and can juggle and prioritize multiple tasks with grace.

What We Need You To Do

• Contribute design concepts and the development of concepts into practical solutions.
• Prepare drawings, models (physical and virtual), diagrams, and presentation materials.
• Contribute to code research, zoning analysis, and regulatory coordination and provide demonstrations of compliance.
• Lead small project teams and collaborate with team members and consultants.
• Provide project construction administration documentation, meetings and coordination with supervision.
• Take initiative problem-solving and ownership of your work on projects.
• Assist with generating content for business development and marketing pursuits.
• Juggle multiple roles and project types/sizes while staying organized and detail-oriented.
• Contribute to and participate in the office culture — and bring a great sense of humor.

Who You Are

• A detail-oriented generalist who believes that good design is critical to all projects.
• 5-10 years of experience in Architecture, working collaboratively on teams and leading/managing projects.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills, with the ability to clearly express ideas across different formats.
• Reliable, organized, and committed to following through on responsibilities and deadlines.
• Curious and willing to explore a range of ideas, approaches, and design solutions.
• Adaptable and comfortable working across a variety of project types, scales, and tasks.
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on producing accurate and thoughtfully considered work.
• Collaborative by nature, with experience working effectively with project teams, consultants, and clients.
• Motivated to continually develop skills, expand knowledge, and grow professionally.
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam and Adobe Suite; familiarity with AutoCAD is a bonus.

Why Work With Us

• You’ll be part of a small, design-driven firm where your input directly shapes meaningful architecture.
• A collaborative environment where your voice, recommendations, and improvements will matter.
• A fun-loving culture that takes the work, but not itself, seriously.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range is $75,000 – $88,000 with a generous benefits package. Final salary decisions are determined by local market, a candidate’s skillset, years of experience, and internal equity.

• Company-paid medical, vision, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% company contribution
• 80 hours of accrued vacation, 56 hours of accrued sick/safe time, 8 paid holidays
• Annual discretionary profit-sharing contribution (dependent upon firm profitability)
• Annual discretionary performance bonus (dependent upon firm profitability)
• Reimbursement for Washington State Architectural license fees plus support for seeking licensure
• 50% coverage of AIA membership dues
• $500 annual continuing education benefit
• Half-time pay for approved volunteer activities up to 40 hours per year
• Company-paid Orca public transportation card
• A core culture that supports work life balance

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and reside in—or be willing to self-relocate to—the local area.

Graham Baba Architects is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants of all backgrounds, gender identification, ethnicities, age,religionand beliefs. We uphold a non-discrimination policy in all aspects of our employment.

We are committed to social justice and equity transparency. Graham Baba Architects is aJUST 2.0label holding company with the International Living Future Institute’s disclosure program.