What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architectural Associate / Designer position at Red Oak Architecture?
Red Oak Architecture is looking for an Architectural Associate/Designer with 3–5 years of experience, including commercial projects, to join our small firm. Enjoy working in a close-knit group, involvement in many aspects of the profession, and the opportunity to make a real difference.
Here's what we need:
- A degree in architecture.
- 3–5 years’ experience in an architecture firm, including commercial projects.
- Strong collaboration and communication with all team members, from the client to the plan reviewer, building professional relationships along the way.
- An understanding of the craft of developing clear and concise drawings in a timely manner, following direction from others while contributing your own input.
- A team mentality about design and project development: the ability to express your ideas through writing, sketching, and drafting, and to follow, interpret, question, and build on the design thinking of others.
- Support during the permitting, bidding, and construction phases.
- Familiarity with key software: Revit and Microsoft Office. Experience with SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite or Serif Affinity is a plus.
- Full-time, in-person.
Red Oak Architecture is a generalist firm with national work. Most of our projects are commercial and logistics. We foster a friendly, inclusive work environment and encourage employee's growth. Being located on the north end of the Seattle metro area, Arlington is close to the big city with an easy commute while having a friendly, small town atmosphere.
Here's what we offer:
- A close-knit, collaborative team where your voice is heard.
- Involvement in every phase of a project, from early design through construction.
- Mentorship and room to grow within the firm.
- High quality health, dental, vision, and life insurances.
- Retirement account with company matching.
- Professional development support.