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Design Leader

HMC Architects, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Who We Are HMC Architects/Bassetti Architects is an employee‑owned design firm with a desire to make a difference in our communities. As a purpose‑driven firm based on values, our mission to “design for good” drives everything we do. Our ownership culture creates alignment and increased commitment to that mission, keeping us on track to being successful.

What We Do Founded with the purpose of anticipating community needs, HMC/Bassetti aims to create designs that have a positive impact now and into the future. We focus primarily on opportunities to have the most direct contribution to communities – through healthcare, education, and civic spaces.

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Design Leader with Pre‑K project experience to join our team. This role is responsible for managing small‑scale projects through all phases of design and delivery while contributing to larger project teams as needed. The Design Leader will support Senior Project Managers by preparing interior architectural documentation and ensuring adherence to established work plans, schedules, and project objectives. This position requires strong collaboration skills and regular coordination with architects, consultants, and internal team members to achieve design excellence and project success.

This position is located in Seattle, Washington and will support Bassetti, a design studio of HMC Architects. The position requires three days in the office and the ability to work from home Monday’s and Fridays.

Responsibilities

Coordinate projects with team members and consultants to resolve conflicts and discrepancies

Assist in development of project interview materials

Assist in development of project documents during all phases of the project

Apply building code concepts of accessibility, occupant loads, exit widths, fire rated walls and doors, ramps, stairs and handrails

Understanding of basic construction systems of walls, roofs, doors, and windows

Coordinate a project’s design intent through the construction document and construction phases

Help select appropriate materials, systems and develop all construction details and systems

Coordinate the design intent in the development of outline specifications

Prepare complex plans, elevations, and details under guidance of supervisor

Participate in the creation of working drawings, and fulfill requirements/deliverables of SD, DD, and CD phases

Coordinate with government agencies, utility companies and obtain plan check approvals

Lead and assist in the development and documentation of project design, such as three‑dimensional Revit modeling, physical models, and product or material research

Prepare various Design Communication and Presentation materials including sketches, rendered 2D & 3D drawings, rendered perspectives, slide shows and material selection boards

Participate in the creation of documents required by governing agencies

Estimate hours for assigned tasks and finish tasks within agreed‑upon budget hours for the task

Participate in office design charrettes

Lead and participate in design awards and publications efforts

Support design team and ensure that the design intent is followed through all phases

Update supervisor on statuses of projects

Interact with lead designers to solve project issues, and integrate design intent with project document development through all phases

Support project designer and project manager in supervision and delegation of work

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Architectural degree from an accredited university or equivalent demonstrated proficiency

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in architecture design and in the production coordination of documents in all phases of architecture practice

Able to establish productive working relationships, and deal effectively and cooperatively with team members, consultants, and government agencies

Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision‑making process; make timely decisions

Ability to professionally communicate both verbally and in writing to give assignments to office support staff, consultants, and vendors

Ability to delegate assignments to support staff and always be respectful

Ability to correspond effectively with consultants for Revit files and minor directives

Proficient in the documentation of project design in Revit such as three‑dimensional modeling in Rhino and Enscape

Exhibit advanced proficiency in Revit by handling complex editing tasks, setting up project drawing files, managing all Revit files, and troubleshooting any issues on the HMC Revit platform

Understand technical terminology of the architectural and construction industry

Demonstrate design communication skills via sketching and hand drawings

Understand requirements/deliverables of all phases

Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the applicable building codes for independent code analysis and compliance

The salary range for this position is $65,591 – $95,254.

The actual salary offered for this position will vary depending on multiple factors including the candidate’s qualification, education, position knowledge, work experience, skills, ability, work location, and internal incumbent compensation for similar roles. We do not anticipate individuals hired into this position will start at or near the top half of the range listed; the decision will be based on each individual case. The salary range listed above does not include other compensation elements such as discretionary bonus opportunities, employee stock ownership grants, paid time off, medical insurance, and other wage and benefit opportunities.

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