Design Professional III

NAC Architecture•Seattle, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Design Professional III – Lead with Vision, Design with Purpose. This is a full-time, exempt position located in Seattle. The salary is competitive and based on experience. The ideal candidate will have healthcare and education experience highly preferred. We are seeking a Design Professional III who blends technical proficiency with a designer’s soul—someone who’s eager to contribute bold ideas, drive thoughtful solutions, and help turn visionary concepts into meaningful, built environments. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team of creatives where your work truly makes a difference.

Requirements

Proficiency in Revit required.
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) proficiency required.
Strong working knowledge of zoning and building codes, specifications, building/engineering systems, and agency requirements (NFPA, ADAAG, FGI, OBC, IBC etc).
Ability to generate and articulate impactful design ideas.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Organized and efficient with a focus on quality, timelines, and collaboration.
Passion for providing exceptional client service.
Collaborative and professional work ethic.
A minimum of eight years of architecture-related experience.
Occasional project-related travel required.

Nice To Haves

SketchUp and Rhino preferred.
Lumion, Enscape, and V-Ray are a plus.
Healthcare and Education experience preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Architecture or Bachelor of Architecture degree from an accredited university preferred.
Master of Architecture preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop compelling architectural concepts that merge function, aesthetics, and sustainability.
Spearhead technical design solutions for major projects, applying cutting-edge methods and materials.
Independently produce high-quality plans, specifications, and oversee material selection.
Work alongside clients, consultants, and project teams to ensure seamless project execution.
Mentor junior designers and interns, fostering innovation and design excellence.
Engage in construction administration—site visits, RFIs, submittals, and punch lists—bringing designs from concept to reality.
Independently produce finished plans, specifications, and approval of materials and construction on moderate to large-scale projects.
Participate in the conceptual design and provide full support through the entire project.
Provide professional consultation and coordination of the planning and development of construction and design document production, ensuring coordinated and high-quality documents.
Liaise with Project Management, other architects, and consultants.
Develop and represent lead technical viewpoints on projects.
Perform construction administration duties, such as site visits, RFI responses, submittals, and punch list reviews.
Create and review project reports, estimates, calculations, specifications, and compile/analyze relevant data.
Monitor billing efficiency rates and work at maximizing team’s quality and efficiency in assigned tasks.
Proactively coordinate meetings with clients, project teams, consultants, and contractors to ensure trust and confidence.
Provide technical guidance to less experienced project associates and interns.
Involve explorations of subject area, definition of scope, selection of items for investigation, and development of complex or novel concepts and methods.
Contribute innovative design ideas that consistently capture the intended design vision.
Contribute to bold design solutions that balance scale, aesthetics, and context to maximize the impact on the individual and community.