Project Architect / Project Designer

AIA Seattle; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Commuter passes (ORCA)

4 weeks PTO per year

401(k) enrollment + employer matching

Profit sharing

Annual volunteering stipends

Continuing education assistance

Job summary

Runberg Architecture Group is seeking a collaborative Project Architect or Project Designer with professional experience on mixed-use or multifamily projects. The role emphasizes developing concepts into thoroughly coordinated construction documents and effective in-media communication.

The firm values self-motivated, team-oriented professionals and supports licensure pursuit. The team operates in a creative studio environment with a hybrid schedule, focusing on urban housing throughout the

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in architecture (B Arch or M Arch). Architectural licensure is not required for this position but motivation to pursue licensure is encouraged and supported by the firm.
• Ability to communicate design ideas clearly in media and to develop concepts into fully coordinated construction documents.
• Experience on mixed-use or multifamily projects and collaborative design process.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on mixed-use and multifamily projects from concept to construction documents.
• Develop and communicate design ideas across media and drawings.
• Work with a team to ensure design intent and technical coordination.
• Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative studio culture.

Skills

Design communication

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Licensure motivation

Education

Bachelor or Master of Architecture

Job description

Runberg Architecture Group is seeking a collaborative, well-rounded Project Architect or Project Designer with professional experience on mixed-use or multifamily projects.

What You Bring

• Passion for bringing thoughtful, sustainable design to multifamily and mixed-use projects.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate design ideas in a variety of media, and to develop those ideas from conception to thoroughly coordinated construction documents.
• Self-motivation, problem-solving ability, and clear team communication.
• Collaborative approach with curiosity, humility, and respect for diverse perspectives.
• An accredited degree in architecture (B Arch or M Arch). Architectural licensure is not required for this position but motivation to pursue licensure is encouraged and supported by the firm.
  

What We Offer

• Creative, collaborative studio environment, where in-person collaboration fuels our work, complemented by the flexibility to select 1 day per week hybrid schedule.
• Meaningful urban housing and mixed-use projects across the western U.S.
• Opportunities for growth, leadership, and diverse project experience.
• A team-oriented culture that values well-rounded architects with both design and technical expertise.
• Employee-centered benefits package including: health insurance, fully subsidized commuter passes (ORCA cards), 4 weeks of PTO each year, 401(k) enrollment and employer matching, profit sharing, annual volunteering stipends and assistance with continuing education.
• Compensation is based on experience with an expected salary range of $65,000 – $110,000 annually ($31.25 – $53.00 / hour)

About Runberg

Runberg Architecture Group is an award-winning architecture firm focused on innovative mixed-use, affordable, multifamily, and senior housing projects. Our work ranges from small infill developments to large urban blocks, with a strong commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, and community impact. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity and respect for diverse backgrounds and career paths.