Design isn't just drawings here - it's stewardship.
We design homes meant to last generations, blending craftsmanship, building science, and thoughtful design into spaces that feel timeless and deeply personal.
Our studio focuses on high-end custom residential projects rooted in the Pacific Northwest - modern yet warm, historically sensitive yet innovative. We value integrity, clear communication, and people who take pride in doing things the right way.
We are looking for a Senior Residential Architectural Designer who is highly proficient in Chief Architect, thrives on responsibility, and wants to play a meaningful role in a growing design practice.
This is not a narrow production role. You will be involved in nearly every part of the business - from client interactions to field verification to technical design development - and you will help serve as the local design presence while the founder travels abroad for a year.
If you love ownership, collaboration, and seeing your work built in the real world, keep reading.
Our work is guided by a few core values:
Craftsmanship - obsession with quality, detail, and longevity
Integrity - thoughtful communication and doing things right, even when harder
Innovation - using technology and visualization to elevate design and the client experience
Timelessness - homes that feel grounded and enduring
Stewardship - responsibility toward clients, collaborators, and community
Growth - humility, learning, and continual refinement
We collaborate closely with a network of respected architects, builders, and consultants, creating an environment where ideas are shared and growth opportunities emerge naturally.
You will be a key design team member and trusted representative of the studio locally. This position includes:
Producing high-quality residential design drawings and construction documents in Chief Architect
Performing as-built field measurements and translating existing conditions accurately
Developing plan sets that balance aesthetics, constructability, and code compliance
Working directly with homeowners and project stakeholders
Collaborating with a studio environment that includes experienced architects and designers
Supporting visualization, design development, and iterative client design processes
Helping maintain continuity and momentum while the principal is traveling internationally
This role offers meaningful autonomy and direct impact - you will not be hidden in production.
Required
Degree in Architecture (or closely related field)
Experience working within architectural offices or alongside licensed architects
Strong background producing construction documents
Advanced proficiency in Chief Architect
Experience with residential design (custom homes and/or additions/remodels)
Comfort interacting directly with clients and consultants
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to take ownership and manage responsibilities with minimal oversight
Highly Valued
Construction or field experience (design-build background a major plus)
Strong understanding of building systems and constructability
Familiarity with high-performance building principles
Ability to bridge design intent with real-world execution
You might be the right fit if you:
Love custom residential work and care deeply about detail
Prefer responsibility over being micromanaged
Enjoy both studio collaboration and independent problem-solving
Want your work to be built - and built well
Are excited to be part of something growing and evolving
Value long-term relationships over transactional projects
This position places you inside a collaborative studio with long-standing architectural relationships and active projects. Exceptional performance can lead to:
Expanded leadership responsibilities
Collaboration opportunities with other architects in the network
Long-term career growth within a unique design ecosystem
Portland / Northern Oregon Coast region (hybrid studio + field involvement)
Please submit:
Resume
Portfolio (especially custom residential work) - add a link in your Cover Letter
Brief note describing why this role resonates with you and how you see yourself contributing
We are not looking for someone who just wants a job.
We're looking for someone who wants to build something meaningful - homes, relationships, and a body of work they're proud of.
