Flad Architects · 1 day ago
Architectural Associate
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
2+ years expFlad Architects is a national architectural firm specializing in science, healthcare, academic, and workplace spaces. The Architectural Associate will be responsible for preparing presentation drawings and models, developing design solutions, and coordinating with team members and consultants throughout all project phases.
EducationHealth Care
Responsibilities
Responsible for preparing presentation drawings and models and developing design and technical solutions throughout all phases of a project
Become involved in coordination for internal team members and consultants
Develop a project’s program into alternative conceptual design proposals
Participate and contribute to design discussions, idea generation, and design work in drawing, model, and 3D image formats
Prepare and start to own design development, documenting decisions, and evaluating project impact
Work closely with team members and assist to complete projects on aggressive schedules by meeting deadlines within expected time and budget constraints
Ability to generate and refine drawings from design documentation to final documentation
Begin coordination with consultants and other disciplines
Attend client meetings to observe the overall process and develop presentation skills
Participate in construction site visits to better understand the construction process
Continue to recognize and document conflicts that arise during construction and offer alternatives to resolve these issues
Qualification
Required
Minimum two years recent and relevant architectural experience required
Portfolio that demonstrates a high level of skill in design thinking and presentation media required
Proficiency in Rhino or SketchUp, and 3D rendering software required
Intermediate Revit knowledge required; have recently used Revit for at least two years in academic and professional settings
Bachelor's or Master's degree in architecture required
Preferred
Experience in one of Flad's market segments preferred
Expert Revit knowledge preferred
Experience with real time rendering engines (e.g., Enscape, Twin Motion, etc.) to generate still animations and renderings, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), visual scripting programs (e.g., Grasshopper and Dynamo), Adobe Creative Suite, and AutoCAD preferred
NAAB accredited professional degree or Master's degree in architecture preferred
Sustainability accreditation preferred
Benefits
Hybrid work environment
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Financial health and wellness benefits - retirement savings plan; fiduciary advisor; identity theft plan; Section 125 flexible benefits, including mass transit and parking; income protection – life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Continuing education and career development – internal programs; funds set aside for external programs, licensure and sustainability support, annual professional registration and organization reimbursement
Company
Flad Architects
Flad Architects, a knowledge-based architectural practice, specializes in healthcare, higher education, and science and technology clients.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-03-13
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