Associate - Architecture Team

at  Hoedemaker Pfeiffer

About Us:
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer is a medium-sized Seattle architecture and interior design firm. We specialize in the design of finely-crafted custom houses and renovations. Our team is dedicated to meaningful and timeless design achieved through close interaction with clients and rigorous attention to detail. We look to create layers of meaning that tell the stories of people and place through the experience of space and materials. Our office is located in the Georgetown neighborhood in South Seattle.
Currently, we are seeking creative, detail-oriented Associate who can contribute to the culture and design excellence of Hoedemaker Pfeiffer.

Required Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of architecture firm experience, with at least one year in custom high end residential required
• Master/Bachelor degree in Architecture or equivalent in education or experience
• Experience generating construction drawings through all architectural phases with working knowledge of drawing conventions and drawing organization
• Experience in managing construction documents and tracking changes through all phases of work
• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to collaborate within a team and work independently
• Must have solid design skills as demonstrated by a strong portfolio
• Technical skills that include experience with materials, specifications, construction detailing, critical thinking and problem solving
• Fluency in AutoCAD and Sketchup
• Must live in the Seattle Metro area and be willing to work in the office 3-days or more per week.

Added Qualifications:

• Hand sketching, Photoshop, InDesign, Enscape, BIM and Excel skills a plus
• Permitting experience in Seattle and WA state a plus

Responsibilities:

• Produce & coordinate drawings from Schematic Design through Construction Administration
• Support multiple projects simultaneously
• Provide support to Project Managers
• Support the design process and generate presentation materials
• Travel to job site meetings, as required
• Be a good citizen of our office

Hoedemaker Pfeiffer provides a benefits package including 24 days of paid time off (includes holidays and sick days), annual bonuses, 401k match, health, dental + vision plans, and more.
Offered position and compensation will be determined based on applicant’s qualifications and experience.
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
To apply, please submit your resume and portfolio. Please limit submission file size to 10MB.

• Produce & coordinate drawings from Schematic Design through Construction Administration
• Support multiple projects simultaneously
• Provide support to Project Managers
• Support the design process and generate presentation materials
• Travel to job site meetings, as required
• Be a good citizen of our offic