Design Architect: Lead Vision, Clients & Buildable Design

HHJ Architecture & Construction; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

Life Insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Licensure support

Health savings account

Vision insurance

Happy hour

Job summary

HHJ Architecture & Construction seeks a Design Architect to lead the creative direction of projects and shape design outcomes from concept through early design phases in Tacoma, WA. This role serves as a design leader and client-facing partner, guiding design strategy and ensuring buildable, cost-conscious solutions.

You will mentor project architects and collaborate with our in-house construction team to translate client goals into innovative designs, oversee development of diagrams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Licensed Architect required.
• 10–15+ years of professional experience with design leadership and concept development.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design excellence and leadership on complex projects.
• Experience in commercial, industrial, and/or tenant improvement projects preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and visualization tools (Enscape, Lumion, or similar).
• Strong understanding of building systems and how design impacts construction.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and drive project vision.
• Interest in AI-driven design tools and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead project visioning, conceptual design, and schematic design across multiple projects.
• Serve as the primary design voice in client presentations and workshops.
• Translate client goals into innovative, functional, and buildable design solutions.
• Mentor project architects and junior designers, elevating design quality.
• Collaborate with construction and estimating teams to align design with cost, schedule and constructability.
• Oversee development of diagrams, renderings, and presentation materials communicating design intent.
• Establish and uphold design standards across the firm.
• Participate in business development, proposals, and early client engagement.
• Provide design oversight during design development to maintain original vision.
• Integrate emerging technologies to enhance design exploration and workflow.

Skills

Design leadership

Client presentations

Team mentorship

Construction coordination

Communication skills

AI-driven design

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Lumion

Job description

HHJ Architecture & Construction seeks a Design Architect to lead the creative direction of projects and shape design outcomes from concept through early design phases in Tacoma, WA. This role serves as a design leader and client-facing partner, guiding design strategy and ensuring buildable, cost-conscious solutions.

You will mentor project architects and collaborate with our in-house construction team to translate client goals into innovative designs, oversee development of diagrams and