Senior Architect/Associate Principal
Job Description
Senior Architect/Associate Principal |Â Bellevue, WA
Project Sectors: Residential and Multifamily
We are seeking a talented, enthusiastic, experienced Senior Architect to
join our client's transparent, autonomous, and collaborative team.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of professional experience in custom, speculative residential, and multifamily projects. A demonstrable track record of leading design projects from feasibility through completion is required. This role demands a leader who can drive creative design solutions, mentor junior architects, and collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to deliver outstanding architectural outcomes on-time and on-budget. Must demonstrate creativity, enthusiasm, teamwork, and attention to detail. This position requires a well-rounded knowledge of the field of architecture; both solid design skills and project and practice management skills are required for success in this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide studio-level leadership in design, project delivery, and practice operations.
- Oversee day-to-day management of architectural teams, ensuring productivity, professional growth, and high-quality outcomes.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for key clients, consultants, and jurisdictional bodies, managing relationships and communications at all stages of the project lifecycle.
- Guide project teams through design development, documentation, permitting, and construction administration with attention to schedule and budget.
- Lead and support staffing, resourcing, and workflow planning across multiple active projects.
- Develop and implement internal processes that support quality assurance, project tracking, and team performance.
- Mentor junior and mid-level staff through coaching, feedback, and performance reviews, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented studio culture.
- Contribute to firm visibility through participation in presentations, interviews, and jurisdictional design reviews.
- Participate in business development efforts by contributing to proposals, interviews, client presentations, and jurisdictional design review processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Licensed Architect in the State of Washington.
- 15+ years of professional experience, with a focus on custom residential and multifamily projects.
- Demonstrated experience in managing project teams, office operations, and complex project delivery.
- Strong working knowledge of IBC and IRC building codes, entitlement processes, permitting, and construction in the Greater Seattle Area.
- Proficiency in Revit required; experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite beneficial.
- Excellent leadership, team-building, and communication skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities; proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Experience working with both developers and custom clients is highly desirable.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Competitive Salary
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401K participation after 90 days, 3% Safe Harbor contribution
- Quarterly performance bonus
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Involvement in a diverse range of exciting and challenging projects.
For immediate review and consideration, contact: Injila Khan - Injila@InteriorTalent.com
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Why work with Interior Talent?
- OUR CLIENTS hire us to FIND YOU
- Exclusively focused on the Architecture and Design industries
- We work with the DECISION MAKERS – Owners, Principals, Directors, and HR
- CONFIDENTIALITY & PROFESSIONALISM: We assist with the entire process so that looking into a new opportunity is DISCRETE and CONFIDENTIAL – we highly value your current position and will never do anything that would bring your future into jeopardy
- EXPERTISE: In the industry since 2003
- We are your advocate, and WE GET IT – we know making a career decision is difficult, and we’re here for you throughout the whole process
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Meet Your Recruiter
Injila Khan
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Injila has a detail-oriented approach and brings a fresh organizational style to our team. Her passion for efficiency and administrative experience all began when her family relocated to Florida from New York and she became a supervisor at their Planet Smoothie franchise. This allowed Injila to expand her knowledge in creating efficiencies and best processes, which she then took across multiple industries into recruitment. In recruitment, she has supported candidates and clients from career matches to improved processes. Her experience has allowed her to become an asset to all by improving communication and processes in a friendly manner. Outside of the office, you can find her enjoying time with family, friends, and two beautiful cats. You can reach her at Injila@InteriorTalent.com.
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