Mithun
Architectural Designer
Mithun, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
We are seeking Project Architects or Architectural Designers with 10+ years of experience working on education/school-based projects. As a member of our integrated design team, you will work alongside other Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, Urban Designers, and Urban Planners to advance design & technical excellence, environmental performance, and social justice on a range of K-12 and Higher Education projects.We currently collaborate in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays can be in-office or WFH for most roles.About Mithun
At Mithun, our design has purpose—to create positive change in people’s lives. We are an internationally recognized leader in sustainability, combining exemplary design with a focus on building and site performance, human health, and social equity. Since the inception of the practice in 1949, our work has been recognized with hundreds of peer and industry awards including the 2023 AIA Architecture Firm Award, ULI Global Awards for Excellence, and eight AIA Committee on the Environment Top Ten Awards, and numerous ASLA and CSLA awards.We embrace justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) as key expressions of our mission of Design for Positive Change. We are committed to promoting JEDI both internally and externally in our firm culture, project work, and partnerships. A JUST organization since 2017, Mithun’s goal is not just good intentions but real impact for the people, communities, and clients we serve.Requirements
Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary design teams.Explore and develop quality design ideas and innovative, thoughtful solutions that address project goals aligned with Mithun’s values and approach.Produce detailed architectural documentation for all phases of the design process, including plans, sections, elevations, and details, ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations.Generate high-quality design drawings, graphic design work, renderings, and visualizations to support design projects and marketing pursuits.May participate in project pursuits, client presentations, and community engagement activities.May coordinate multiple consultants and engineered systems.Coach and mentor project team staff.Work effectively as both a team member and independently.Other responsibilities as assigned.Qualifications
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture.10+ years of post-graduate professional experience, including significant experience on K-12 or Higher Education-based projects.Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills.Experience in all phases of the design and documentation processes. Construction administration experience is a plus.Flexible to play multiple roles across varied project types.Demonstrated strong concept-based approach to design and enthusiasm for sustainable and innovative design solutions.Familiarity with building codes, regulations, and construction methods.Proficient in Revit and the Adobe Creative Suite.Experience with Lumion, Enscape, Grasshopper, Rhino, SketchUp, and GIS is helpful.Architectural registration is a plus.Please submit your resume and relevant work samples.Mithun benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, parental leave, transit benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan, and an annual discretionary bonus opportunity. We offer eight paid holidays, vacation accrual of two weeks per year, sick time accrual, and paid volunteer time. Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts are available based on eligibility requirements. The expected range of compensation for this role is $92,000 – 110,000 per year. Actual salaries are based on experience, qualifications, internal equity, and location.Mithun is an Equal Opportunity Employer.This position is based in our Seattle, WA location.If you are passionate about our mission but don’t see the right opportunity, please check back as our needs are always evolving.If you need assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process due to a disability, please contact us here.
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At Mithun, our design has purpose—to create positive change in people’s lives. We are an internationally recognized leader in sustainability, combining exemplary design with a focus on building and site performance, human health, and social equity. Since the inception of the practice in 1949, our work has been recognized with hundreds of peer and industry awards including the 2023 AIA Architecture Firm Award, ULI Global Awards for Excellence, and eight AIA Committee on the Environment Top Ten Awards, and numerous ASLA and CSLA awards.We embrace justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) as key expressions of our mission of Design for Positive Change. We are committed to promoting JEDI both internally and externally in our firm culture, project work, and partnerships. A JUST organization since 2017, Mithun’s goal is not just good intentions but real impact for the people, communities, and clients we serve.Requirements
Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary design teams.Explore and develop quality design ideas and innovative, thoughtful solutions that address project goals aligned with Mithun’s values and approach.Produce detailed architectural documentation for all phases of the design process, including plans, sections, elevations, and details, ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations.Generate high-quality design drawings, graphic design work, renderings, and visualizations to support design projects and marketing pursuits.May participate in project pursuits, client presentations, and community engagement activities.May coordinate multiple consultants and engineered systems.Coach and mentor project team staff.Work effectively as both a team member and independently.Other responsibilities as assigned.Qualifications
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture.10+ years of post-graduate professional experience, including significant experience on K-12 or Higher Education-based projects.Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills.Experience in all phases of the design and documentation processes. Construction administration experience is a plus.Flexible to play multiple roles across varied project types.Demonstrated strong concept-based approach to design and enthusiasm for sustainable and innovative design solutions.Familiarity with building codes, regulations, and construction methods.Proficient in Revit and the Adobe Creative Suite.Experience with Lumion, Enscape, Grasshopper, Rhino, SketchUp, and GIS is helpful.Architectural registration is a plus.Please submit your resume and relevant work samples.Mithun benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, parental leave, transit benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan, and an annual discretionary bonus opportunity. We offer eight paid holidays, vacation accrual of two weeks per year, sick time accrual, and paid volunteer time. Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts are available based on eligibility requirements. The expected range of compensation for this role is $92,000 – 110,000 per year. Actual salaries are based on experience, qualifications, internal equity, and location.Mithun is an Equal Opportunity Employer.This position is based in our Seattle, WA location.If you are passionate about our mission but don’t see the right opportunity, please check back as our needs are always evolving.If you need assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process due to a disability, please contact us here.
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