Design Leader
HMC Architects
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Seattle • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $65,591 - $95,254 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Support the development and coordination of architectural project designs.
- Collaborate with project designers, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Resolve design issues, prepare detailed drawings and models, and conduct research.
- Participate in design reviews and charettes.
- Ensure that project work meets technical standards, building codes, and design objectives.
- Coordinate project tasks with team members and consultants.
- Assist in the development of project interview materials and documentation across all project phases.
- Apply building code concepts related to accessibility, life safety, fire ratings, and egress requirements.
- Prepare plans, elevations, sections, and details.
- Conduct material, product, and system research and help develop construction details and outline specifications.
- Support 3D modeling and visualization using Revit, Rhino, Enscape, and related tools.
- Participate in design charettes, awards submissions, publication efforts, and internal design dialogue.
- Provide status updates to supervisors and support the delegation and coordination of work with project designers and managers.
Requirements
- Architectural degree from an accredited university or equivalent demonstrated proficiency.
- Minimum five years of architectural design experience, including document production across all project phases.
- Proficiency in Revit with advanced command of editing, file management, and issue resolution; competency in Rhino, Enscape, and AutoCAD workflows.
- Knowledge of building systems, construction terminology, and applicable building codes.
- Ability to collaborate with consultants, government agencies, and team members while maintaining effective working relationships.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to delegate tasks respectfully and effectively.
- Demonstrated motivation, sound judgment, decision-making ability, and willingness to seek new responsibilities and challenges.
- Ability to prepare design documents, presentations, and hand-drawn sketches to communicate design ideas clearly.
Benefits
- company paid wellness courses
- on-site gyms (at select locations)
- access to financial advisors and discounts to wellness platforms, gyms and more
- LinkedIn learning access
- business development training
- supportive mentorship
- company-paid ARE study materials
- exam fees
- licensure completion bonuses
- Base+Bonus+Equity+401k
- student loan repayments
- wellness programs
- full medical
- dental
- vision
- time off and holidays above industry standard
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
architectural designdocument production3D modelingbuilding code conceptsdesign documentationconstruction detailsmaterial researchproduct researchsystem researchdesign reviews
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationdelegationmotivationjudgmentdecision-makingeffective working relationshipsproblem-solvingresearch skillspresentation skills
Certifications
architectural degree