Associate, 0-4 years experience

AIA Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CAST Architecture in Seattle is seeking a designer to assist with the design and production of residential, commercial, and public architectural works under a licensed architect/project manager. You will also help with administrative tasks and marketing materials.

We value collaboration, creativity, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate has 0–4 years of experience and a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture.

Qualifications

• Exceptional designer who excels working in a collaborative and creative environment.
• A ‘can do’ work attitude on tasks from mundane to extraordinary.
• Solid verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
• A well-rounded understanding of technical aspects of architectural design including materials, construction techniques, and details.
• 0-4 years experience.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture from an accredited university is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and production of residential, commercial, and public architectural works.
• Support with general administrative tasks and production of marketing materials as needed.
• Work under the leadership of a licensed architect/project manager.
• Contribute to collaboration, creativity, and attention to detail within the team.

Skills

Architectural design

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture

Tools

ArchiCAD

Affinity

Bluebeam

Lumion

MS Office

Job description

CAST Architecture is a Seattle-based firm specializing in modern and sustainable projects. The firm is committed to improving the lives of individuals, families, and the community through vibrant and thoughtful design. We are inspired by collaboration to craft timeless high-performance buildings. We committed to positive social outcomes through our practice.

Job Description

The candidate will work under the leadership of a licensed architect/project manager and will assist with all aspects of the design and production of residential, commercial, and public architectural works. Additional duties will include general administrative tasks and assistance with the production of marketing materials as needed.

We value collaboration, creativity, and attention to detail

Qualifications

• Exceptional designer who excels working in a collaborative and creative environment
• A ‘can do’ work attitude on all tasks from the mundane to the extraordinary
• Solid verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
• A well-rounded understanding of the technical aspects of architectural design including materials use, construction techniques, and construction details
• 0-4 years experience
• A Bachelors or Master’s degree in architecture from an accredited university is required

Technical skills:

• Proficient with architectural drafting software, preferably ArchiCAD (Note - we do not use AutoCAD). We will train if you don’t have ArchiCAD experience but are ready to learn.
• Familiar with Affinity, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office suite
• Capable of producing high quality renderings with Lumion would be huge plus.

Our studio environment is friendly and low-key. We enjoy working collaboratively and actively foster a team approach in all of our endeavors. We pride ourselves in promoting a healthy work/life balance and passions and interests outside the office.