Senior Architect / Associate Principal

Job Description

Senior Architect / Associate Principal | 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

Experience working with both developers and custom clients is highly desirable.

Compensation and Benefits :

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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Job Requirements

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