Architectural Designer

Carrier Johnson • Full-time • Seattle, WA, US • $65k - $110k / year • 1m ago

At Carrier Johnson + Culture (CJ+C), we are fueled by creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. Our team champions a user-first approach that pushes design boundaries and fosters innovation. As a Designer, you’ll work directly with design and technical leaders to advance CJ+C’s diverse portfolio—spanning high-rise mixed-use residential, hospitality, civic, and public projects.

If you’re dedicated to shaping impactful spaces and cultivating client partnerships, join CJ+C to thrive in a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and design-driven environment.

Your Role

As a Designer at CJ+C, you will contribute to the creation and realization of thoughtful, high-quality architecture. Depending on your experience level, you may assist with or lead elements of the design and documentation process—from conceptual design through construction. You bring curiosity, technical skill, and design sensibility to every project, helping our teams deliver innovative and meaningful results.

You are passionate about collaboration, eager to grow, and committed to advancing design excellence in a supportive and creative culture.

What You Will Do

Participate in all project phases, including conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
Collaborate with project teams on design concepts, presentations, coordination, and production.
Contribute to creative problem-solving, addressing complex design challenges with innovative and practical solutions.
Work closely with clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, and regulatory agencies to achieve project goals.
Prepare graphic presentations, renderings, and construction drawings using a range of digital and hand-drawing tools.
Assist with or lead project coordination and communication across teams and disciplines.
Support client engagement, proposal development, and project presentations.
Mentor junior team members or, if early in your career, learn from senior designers and technical leaders.
Participate in office initiatives, professional development, and a culture of design curiosity and collaboration.

Your Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution.
1–10 years of relevant architecture and design experience.
Actively pursuing architectural licensure or licensed; LEED accreditation a plus.
Proficient in Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, and/or other 3D modeling tools such as Rhino.
Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) for design communication and presentations.
Strong ability to communicate and present design concepts and their rationales.
Familiarity with building codes, accessibility standards, and sustainable design principles.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with clients, consultants, and colleagues.
Passion for design innovation, professional growth, and contributing to a culture of creativity.

Additional Information

To be considered, please provide a current portfolio and/or work samples in PDF format.

Final title, role, and compensation will be commensurate with experience and demonstrated skills.

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