What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architectural Designer position at Risa Boyer Architecture?
Risa Boyer Architecture (RBA), an established full-service architecture firm based in Portland, Oregon, seeks a talented and passionate Architectural Designer to join our team.
About Us: We create modern, timeless residences and creative environments. Our designs are characterized by open spaces, natural light, and a seamless connection between indoors and outdoors. We are committed to sustainable design practices and meld high design with high performance building strategies.
Position Overview: Architectural Designer, working toward licensure, to contribute to our collaborative design process from concept through construction. The ideal candidate will have a strong design sensibility, excellent attention to detail, a passion for sustainable design, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Produce design and construction drawings in Revit, following office standards
- Prepare renderings, design presentations, and visual materials using Lumion, Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Research materials, products, building systems, and construction methods
- Assemble finish palettes, fixture selections, furniture specifications, and interior design documentation
- Conduct code research, permit coordination, and consultant coordination
- Participate in client presentations, internal design reviews, and project team meetings
- Keep project files and documentation organized
Requirements
- Located in the Portland area
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture
- 3 years of professional architecture experience
- Proficiency in Revit
- Experience with architectural renderings and presentation graphics
- Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Ability to communicate design ideas through hand sketches
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organization and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a team
- Self-motivated, efficient, and eager to learn
Nice to Have
- Interior design experience and/or education
- Experience with sustainable design practices, Passive House, or high-performance homes
- Experience using AI tools to improve workflow, research, visualization, or production
We strive for work/life balance, offer competitive salary; paid vacation and holidays; continuing education and healthcare benefits. We encourage and offer support for licensure.
Please forward resume, cover letter, salary requirements and work samples in a single pdf, not to exceed 10mb, to opps@risaboyer.com
No phone calls please.
Risa Boyer Architecture is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.