Principal Architect

Facade Today; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick Pay

401k

Job summary

Facade Today, a Seattle-based, woman-owned architecture firm, seeks a licensed Principal Architect to lead projects from schematic design through construction documents. You will oversee quality, mentor staff, and participate in client-facing activities with some business development, with a direct path to ownership on a small, collaborative team.

The firm focuses on housing, senior living, and community projects, and upholds sustainability leadership.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect with principal-level experience.
• Ability to lead projects from schematic design to construction documents.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and accessibility standards.
• Experience with quality control and technical oversight.
• Proficiency in schematic design, design development, and construction administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from schematic design through construction documents.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control to ensure technical excellence.
• Mentor and supervise staff across all design phases.
• Engage with clients and contribute to business development.
• Pursue new clients and opportunities for growth.

Skills

Revit

Building codes & ADA

Quality control

Schematic design & CD

InDesign

Tools

InDesign

Job description

Principal Architect

We are seeking a licensed Principal Architect to join a woman-owned architecture firm in Seattle and take on a key leadership role with a direct path to ownership. The position involves leading projects from schematic design to construction documents, overseeing quality, and mentoring staff. The role is client-facing, with some exposure to business development. The firm is known for its mission-driven project work focusing on housing, senior living, and community-focused projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from schematic design through to construction documents.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control, ensuring technical oversight.
• Mentor and supervise staff in design and detailing across all project phases.
• Engage in client-facing activities with some exposure to business development.
• Pursue new clients and business opportunities.

Essential Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Revit.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and ADA compliance.
• Experience in quality control and technical oversight.
• Proficiency in schematic design, design development, and construction administration.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with design software such as InDesign.
• Experience in leading a small team and contributing to a collaborative work environment.

Work Environment

The firm is a 6-person team renowned for its collaborative and creative atmosphere, with a strong track record of quality design execution. The office is located a short walk from public transportation. Staff are expected to work 40 hours per week, with the work schedule typically running from 9 AM to 5:30 or 6 PM. Staff are required to be in the office three times a week. As a partner, working at least 45 hours per week is expected. The firm has achieved the highest levels of sustainability certification in Washington State and is a leader in senior living and special needs housing design.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

• Regence Silver Plan Health Insurance for the employee
• 2 weeks vacation
• 2 weeks sick pay
• 401k with contributions

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Seattle, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.

Equal Opportunity & Legal Statements

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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