Architectural Designer - Retail

Arcadis•Seattle, WA

8h•$76,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an Architectural Designer to join its Retail Practice Group in Seattle. The role suits a flexible, team-oriented professional with strong time-management skills and experience across all phases of design, from early concepts through construction documents. The designer contributes to project and design solutions, anticipates project expectations, seeks guidance when appropriate, and exercises discretion and judgment. The position offers exposure to multiple market sectors, with an expectation of developing a focus in a specific market or area of specialization. The Architectural Designer advances projects by applying professional fundamentals, coordinating across disciplines, communicating with clients, consultants, and team members, and producing design and construction materials. The role may include developing design solutions or working from others’ designs, supporting multiple projects and phases, reviewing codes, performing calculations and basic analyses, and helping manage smaller projects or task assignments. The designer also contributes to client relationships, project quality, collaboration, business development, and the firm’s financial performance. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent certification, active progress toward relevant green building certification and professional registration or equivalent, and at least four years of related experience in the preferred sector. The position uses design and visualization software such as Revit, AutoCAD, 3D tools, and Creative Suite; knowledge of Grasshopper, Rhino, Bluebeam Revu, or 3D VR tools is also noted.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent certification.
Actively working toward a relevant Green Building certification.
Actively working toward professional registration, certification, or equivalency.
At least 4 years of related experience in the preferred sector.
Strong graphic and presentation skills.
Experience working on a range of project types and scales.
Proficiency in discipline-related computer applications, visualization, and communication tools, including Revit, AutoCAD, 3D tools, and Creative Suite.
Effective problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels, other disciplines, and clients, building productive relationships.

Nice To Haves

Ability to hand sketch.
Knowledge of Grasshopper, Rhino, Bluebeam Revu, or 3D VR tools.
Experience coordinating or supervising the work of others at or below the position’s level on specific project assignments.

Responsibilities

Advance projects and apply knowledge of professional fundamentals throughout all project phases.
Serve as a project liaison, communicating with clients, consultants, and team members.
Coordinate work across multiple disciplines, projects, and project phases to support project quality and meet client needs.
Generate design solutions and develop work based on designs created by others.
Create CAD models and drawings, sketches, presentations, reports, and design and construction documents; conduct research and collect data.
Work closely with staff at all levels, communicate effectively with team members, and provide technical guidance to junior staff when needed.
Assist with analysis, evaluation, and management of smaller projects and staff tasks; make preliminary decisions and adapt alternatives as appropriate.
Coordinate with project consultants, perform code reviews and analysis, and complete calculations and basic analytical tasks.
Attend client meetings, identify action items from client feedback, and develop and maintain positive client relationships.
Use available resources to address project requirements and share relevant knowledge with others.
Contribute to a collaborative environment and open communication, sharing information and best practices while supporting quality, innovation, learning, and growth.
Recognize project financial considerations and basic accounting principles, and maintain the established billable work ratio.
Assist in pursuing new work through relationship development and identifying additional work with existing clients.
Raise studio awareness of industry trends and benchmark projects.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
401(k).
Short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Reward and recognition program.
Optional wellbeing benefits.
Adoption assistance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Nine paid holidays.
15 days of PTO accrued per year.