Emerging Architectural Designer: Concept to Construction

Carrier Johnson; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Johnson + Culture (CJ+C) is seeking a Designer to support teams in delivering innovative design projects from concept to completion. With 0-5 years of experience, you are an emerging talent eager to learn and grow within user-centered design and collaborative, interdisciplinary teams.

Collaborate with project designers and leaders, contribute to presentations, and help produce drawings and renderings across all project phases in a dynamic, design-driven studio environment in Seattle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited institution.
• Actively working towards licensure is a plus.
• 1-5 years of relevant project experience.
• Skilled in 3D modeling software, Revit + SketchUp, Enscape, and/or Rhino.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and/or SketchUp.
• Familiarity with applicable building codes and accessibility standards.
• Knowledge of sustainable design principles and certifications.
• Eagerness to build collaborative relationships with team members, clients, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project designer and project teams on conceptual designs, presentations, design development, and project execution.
• Address complex design challenges with creative and practical solutions.
• Engage in all project phases, including conceptual design, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and production.
• Work with design teams, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Assist in the management of client expectations, team communication, and coordination with consultants.
• Participate in office initiatives, activities, and professional development programs.
• Create graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction drawings.
• Apply hand-rendering techniques to effectively convey design concepts.

Skills

User-centered design

Collaboration

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Enscape

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Carrier Johnson + Culture (CJ+C) is seeking a Designer to support teams in delivering innovative design projects from concept to completion. With 0-5 years of experience, you are an emerging talent eager to learn and grow within user-centered design and collaborative, interdisciplinary teams.

Collaborate with project designers and leaders, contribute to presentations, and help produce drawings and renderings across all project phases in a dynamic, design-driven studio environment in Seattle.