West of WestProject Architect (Portland) As a Project Architect at West of West you will own project design, documentation and delivery while managing small teams in our agile, bottom-up studio environment. You should be familiar with multifamily residential projects including zoning and building codes, permitting, detailing, and working drawings, and you should have successfully performed this role in the past.
The Work
- Steward our innovative multifamily projects from concept to completion, including management of a project’s design, drawings, and deliverables.
- Provide technical guidance on a wide range of topics including code analysis, constructability, and detailing.
- Consultant coordination, construction administration and project close-out
Skillsets
- Rigorous technical understanding and strong design talent
- Minimum 6-8 years of experience in a notable architecture firm
- The ability to organize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent knowledge of Rhino, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite
- A hungry, humble, and positive attitude
- A strong, self-motivated work ethic and commitment to great design
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- An accredited degree: B.Arch or M.Arch (preferred)
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States
Benefits
- Competitive pay and bonus opportunities
- Full health, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401k with matching
- Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Hybrid WFH schedule
- A fun and collaborative small-studio environment
Please submit your resume and portfolio to work@westofwest.com.
West of West is an award-winning architecture and research practice who collaborates with pioneering people and organizations. The practice engages the worlds of design, art, culture, and technology to shape contemporary life and the built environment at all scales. The studio’s recent recognition includes an Honor Award from AIA-San Francisco, two awards from AIA-Los Angeles, three projects recognized in Architizer’s A+ Awards, a place on The Architect’s Newspaper’s Top 50 North American design firms, and features in Dwell, ArchDaily, and Dezeen.
