Hiring!!!! Project Architect

We are hiring again, this time for a Project Architect. If you want to join our team, here is the job description: 

The candidate will work under the direct leadership of a principal/project manager and will assist with all aspects of the design and production of residential, commercial and public architectural works. The candidate will be tasked with collaborative design with a principal through Schematic Design, then be responsible for Design Development, Construction Documents, Permitting and Construction Administration. Additional duties may include some production of marketing materials as needed.

Qualifications:
•    First and foremost you are an exceptional designer who excels working in a collaborative and creative environment
•    A ‘can do’ work attitude on all tasks from the mundane to the extraordinary
•    Solid verbal, written, and graphic communication skills in order to evenly manage day to day affairs with clients and contractors
•    A well rounded understanding of the technical aspects of materials use, construction techniques and details, especially light wood framing and building envelopes.  
•    Able to reliably estimate design time required for a project, and meet promised schedules. 
•    A firm grasp of Seattle’s Land use and building codes, as well as permitting requirements. 
•    Ability to complete a single family residential construction document set with minimal oversight. 
•    Ability to successfully navigate Seattle’s DCI with minimal oversight. 
•    A Bachelors or Master’s degree in architecture from an accredited university is required.  
•    Architectural license preferred but not required. 
•    Experience with BuiltGreen, LEED or Passive House would be beneficial.
•    5+ years of experience.

Technical skills:
•    Highly proficient with architectural drafting software, preferably ArchiCAD  (Note – we do not use AutoCAD).  We will train if you don’t have ArchiCAD experience but are ready to learn. 
•    Highly proficient with Sketchup
•    Highly proficient with Adobe creative suite, with an emphasis on Photoshop and InDesign
•    Familiar with Microsoft Office suite, emphasis on Word and Excel

CAST architecture is a small full service architectural firm specializing in residential design and small scale public and commercial works. Our office is friendly and low-key. We enjoy working collaboratively, have a tradition of Friday afternoon design crits, and actively foster a team approach in all of our endeavors. We pride ourselves in promoting a healthy work/life balance and passions and interests outside the office. 

Submit a cover letter, resume and samples of design work digitally to employment@CASTarchitecture.com. We will review and respond to everyone by October 30th at the latest. 

No phone calls or hand-delivered applications please.