Architectural Designer II

Olson Kundig • Seattle, WA • 1h ago

Olson Kundig is a design practice founded on the ideas that buildings can serve as a bridge between nature, culture, and people, and that inspiring surroundings have a positive effect on people's lives. The firm's work can be found across the globe, with projects as wide-ranging as huts to high rises, homes - often for art collectors - to academic, cultural, and civic projects, museums and exhibition design, places of worship, creative production, urban design, and interior design.

We are seeking an Architectural Designer II to support the design, planning, and documentation of projects of moderate size and complexity. In this role, you'll contribute to creative design solutions, technical development, and project delivery while working closely with more senior team members in a collective, design-focused environment.

You'll join a team where curiosity, attention to detail, and a strong sense of urgency help shape thoughtful work and support your growth as a designer.

Primary Responsibilities

Design, Planning and Coordination:

Provide professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of projects. Independently apply advanced architectural concepts and carry out complex or novel assignments requiring new or improved techniques and procedures.

Project Support and Documentation :

Review, compile, and prepare project specifications, construction documents, and technically related building components and details. Independently execute as well as support aspects of the construction administration process.

Technical Leadership :

Provide technical guidance to less experienced team members and contribute to accurate, high-quality project delivery.

Project Communications and Presentations:

Take on aspects of external project communications and prepare presentations with subconsultants and clients, with support from senior team members.

Additional duties and projects:

As assigned or necessary.

Qualifications

Must Have:

Education: Professional degree in architecture or another related field.

Experience: Minimum 6 years of related professional experience or similar role with equivalent work experience.

Digital Literacy: Proficient modeling and documentation skills using Revit; proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Portfolio: Submit a portfolio demonstrating design, technical, and drafting abilities.

Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, vendors, and consultants.

Technical Ability: Strong attention to detail and the ability to organize an architectural drawing set.

Work Style: Ability to manage multiple tasks with urgency in a fast-paced, creative, and dynamic environment.

What You Can Expect

A creative work environment and colleagues who are collaborative, creative, and challenging

Opportunity to grow professionally

Check our culture page to learn about life at Olson Kundig

This role is based in Seattle, WA.

Equal Opportunity & Pay Transparency

Olson Kundig is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, gender, age, religion, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations at any point in the employment process.

In compliance with Washington State's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (RCW 49.58.110), Olson Kundig provides transparent compensation information in all job postings. For this Seattle, WA-based position, the annual salary is between $ 81, 000 ? and $92,000. Final salary decisions are made based upon the extent and relevance of the candidate's experience, as well as internal equity and external market factors.

In addition to a dynamic and creative culture, Olson Kundig provides a generous benefits package that includes 16 days of paid time off, paid holidays, a health plan, a 401 (k) match, bonuses, profit-sharing plans for qualified positions, a monthly travel subsidy for public transportation, and more.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must already possess long-term work authorization.

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