DESIGNER / ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATE

Posted 9 days ago

aia seattleBainbridge Island (WA)

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval Architectural Services

SENIORITY

Senior

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About the role

Coates Design Architects is seeking a designer / architectural associate with 1-5 years of experience to join a collaborative, award-winning firm located on Bainbridge Island. We are looking for enthusiastic self-starters, with an eye for modern design and a willingness to learn. Our current projects include healthcare facilities, education projects, government facilities and custom residential homes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in architecture or architectural design; Master or Bachelor of Architecture professional degree from an NAAB accredited university preferred.
1-5 years of experience in an architecture firm.
Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, and AutoCAD; more than 1 year of training/experience preferred.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, etc).
Familiarity with Enscape, Lumion and other rendering and VR platforms.
Experience with MS Office and related programs.
1 or more years of experience producing construction documents and building permit submittals

Desired Qualifications:

Enrolled in the NCARB IDP program and actively working towards/taking ARE exams towards licensure.
LEED BD+C Accredited Professional
Design experience in high-end custom residential and commercial construction

Coates Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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