SCB Seattle

SCB is an award winning multi-disciplinary design firm with a national presence opening a Seattle office in 2019 as an architectural start-up, backed by a well-established ninety-year practice. We are looking to bring on board a Designer to help build an office that is equal parts SCB and Seattle.

We are looking for a creative, passionate, and driven design professional who wants to get in on the ground floor to help us build a great practice and culture working on multi-family, mixed-use, commercial office, and higher education projects.

You’d be joining us in our new office located in the heart of Downtown Seattle in the Historic Skinner Building, with easy access to Pike Place Market and public transportation.

SCB Seattle, working in tandem with our San Francisco office, is already at work on several exciting projects in the Pacific Northwest and Canada.

The Role

We’re looking to hiring a Designer to contribute to exciting projects across Pacific Northwest and Canada. Responsibilities include:

• Working on foundational aspects of projects under the direction of a Senior staff or Principal-in-Charge, across all project phases
• Supporting the development of design and technical drawings, visualizations, and studies as directed by project leaders
• Assisting with design, drafting, rendering, and the creation of digital and physical models
• Understanding the overarching project design philosophy in executing your work
• Managing time and organizing tasks effectively to meet project deadlines
• Collaborating with team members and communicating clearly with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrating knowledge of building materials, construction systems, detailing, and basic construction methods
• Applying basic zoning, building, and accessibility codes to assigned work
• Seeking guidance when needed, while also showing initiative in problem-solving
• Supporting the project and studio team with a positive, team-first attitude and a willingness to learn

Your Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• 7-10 years of post-graduate architectural experience
• Licensed Architect in the US preferred
• Type 1/Type 3/Type 5 multi-family residential project experience. Commercial office and higher education project experience a plus
• Values superior client service
• Have a passion for design, a pulse on emerging trends, and a developed point of view about your work
• Acute attention to detail and aesthetic sensibility
• Enthusiasm for utilizing a diverse set of approaches to creative problem solving
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, hands-on, creative environment
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Enscape, SketchUp and/or Rhino, Affinity Publisher/Photo, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Familiarity with tools such as Grasshopper and 3ds Max
• Strong verbal, written communication, and presentation skills with the capability to influence design outcomes

What We Offer

• A positive working environment
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Paid holidays and time off
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Salary: $85,000 – $100,000, commensurate with experience

Life at SCB

You’ll grow here. SCB is committed to learning and mentorship. We offer robust coaching and professional development resources to support your growth, including training programs, mentoring, professional memberships, and reimbursement for licensing exams.

We believe investing in our people is an investment in the future of the AEC community.

SCB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.