Intern Architect

Archinect; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dependent Care FSA

Long-term disability insurance

Group term life insurance

401(k) with discretionary matching and

Job summary

LMN, located in Seattle, is seeking an Intern Architect to join a full‑time team. You will contribute to design development, documentation, and digital workflows while exploring AI integration and evolving tools.

The role emphasizes collaboration and communication within a hybrid work model. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, with Fridays as hybrid workdays, and a benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in architecture.
• 0-3 years of experience in architecture.
• Revit and Rhino proficiency strongly preferred.
• LEED certification is desirable as well as demonstration of an understanding of sustainable design.
• Ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing design and construction documents and generate detailed solutions to architectural problems.
• Exhibit understanding of design philosophy of projects and produce design documentation to support that philosophy.
• Apply computational design methods, digital workflows, and emerging technologies to support and enhance architectural design projects.
• Explore and experiment with evolving tools and techniques to challenge and improve traditional architectural approaches.
• Coordinate documentation with project team members.
• Support a collaborative team environment through proactive communication and engagement.
• Contribute to the integration of AI in architectural practice for purposes such as visualization, design analysis, iteration, and process optimization.
• Build physical models for internal use and design presentations.
• Assist with presentation materials for client and consultant meetings.
• Assist with generating content for business development and marketing pursuits.
• Support digital prototyping, fabrication, visualization, and immersive environment development.

Job description

LMN is currently seeking outstanding candidates for the position of Intern Architect. Candidates should be passionate about architecture, have a strong design sensibility and appreciate the process of articulating design through the documentation and construction process. The role is full-time, not part-time or temporary.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in preparing design and construction documents and generate detailed solutions to architectural problems.
• Exhibit understanding of design philosophy of projects and produce design documentation to support that philosophy.
• Apply computational design methods, digital workflows, and emerging technologies to support and enhance architectural design projects.
• Explore and experiment with evolving tools and techniques to challenge and improve traditional architectural approaches.
• Coordinate documentation with project team members.
• Support a collaborative team environment through proactive communication and engagement.
• Contribute to the integration of AI in architectural practice for purposes such as visualization, design analysis, iteration, and process optimization.
• Build physical models for internal use and design presentations.
• Assist with presentation materials for client and consultant meetings.
• Assist with generating content for business development and marketing pursuits.
• Support digital prototyping, fabrication, visualization, and immersive environment development.

Qualifications:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in architecture.
• 0-3 years of experience in architecture.
• Revit and Rhino proficiency strongly preferred.
• LEED certification is desirable as well as demonstration of an understanding of sustainable design.
• Ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and analytical skills.

Office & Hybrid Hours

LMN’s standard work schedule is 40 hours per week. Employees collaborate in the office on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, while Fridays are hybrid workdays that allow employees to work in the office, from home, or another location of their choice. Core work hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., providing flexibility for employees to structure their schedules around personal commitments and commuting.

Compensation

This is a non-exempt, hourly position with a pay range of $30.00 to $35.00 per hour. Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

LMN offers medical, dental, and vision insurance to employees and their families, along with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Depending on the employee’s choice of health insurance coverage, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA) are available, as well as a Dependent Care FSA for employees with eligible dependents. Employees are also covered by long-term disability insurance and group term life insurance. After meeting eligibility requirements, employees may enroll in the LMN 401(k) plan, which includes discretionary matching and profit-sharing contributions. Employees accrue a minimum of 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) during their first year and observe 9 holidays, including 2 floating holidays.

About LMN

Located in downtown Seattle, LMN has dedicated our practice to the health and vitality of communities of all scales. We are a single office of talented professionals who are passionate about design and dedicated to collaboration. Working across a diversity of project typologies, LMN is internationally recognized for the planning and design of environments that elevate the social experience. In recognition of the quality of our work and professional leadership, LMN was the recipient of the 2016 AIA Architecture Firm Award, the highest national honor bestowed upon an architectural practice.More information on LMN is available on our website at www.lmnarchitects.com.

LMN expects all employees to support its equal employment opportunity policy and is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can work in a productive, respectful, and professional environment. LMN does not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, sex/gender, religion/creed, political ideology, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, national origin, genetics/genetic markers, military or Veterans status, sexual orientation, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.