PRESS Architecture

Project Architect

PRESS Architecture Employer

Spokane, WA, USLocation:

Wed, Jan 28 '26Posted On

$75,000 - $85,000 annually Pay:

PRESS Architecture has an immediate opening for a Project Architect who is ready for the next step in their professional career and development.

Since establishing the office in 2021, the firm has quickly grown its portfolio including multifamily and infill housing, light industrial and advanced manufacturing facilities, retail, and adaptive reuse. PRESS has also established itself as the Inland NW’s leading mass timber design firm.

We strongly believe collaboration is foundational to project success – which forms the basis for our relationship with clients, consultants, and contractors. Egos are left at the door; we roll up our sleeves and dive into projects together as a team.

The Project Architect position will work collaboratively with all office staff. Responsibilities across any given day may include project management, feasibility and concept design, quality control review of junior staff work, Revit drafting, client engagement, consultant coordination, liaising with governing jurisdictions, and specification review.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required – in addition to design and graphic representation clarity. Opportunities to support the firm’s growth abound – which may extend to client development and community engagement. Everyone leads from their position; how we lead is key to our success as a firm.

Qualifications
• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Architecture
• Architectural license preferred; positive progress towards architectural licensure acceptable
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience and 8+ years preferred
• Strong design, graphic, and communication skills
• Be inquisitive, nimble, and collaborative
• Proven history of critical thinking, design exploration, and client engagement
• Proficiency in conceptual design, space planning, construction document development
• Proficiency in feasibility studies including land use evaluation
• Strong proficiency in building codes and Washington State energy code implementation and navigation
• History of working with governing jurisdictions and securing building permits
• Strong proficiency in architectural drawing standards and development, including detailing
• Be able to run a project from start to finish
• Be able to work independently and collaboratively
• History of working with junior staff preferred but not required
• Be able to work multiple projects at once and manage time / workload effectively
• Revit (strong proficiency required)
• Sketch-up
• Google platform
• Adobe CS
• Optional: Lumion or other rendering software

Software Know-how
• Revit (strong proficiency required)
• Sketch-up
• Google platform
• Adobe CS
• Optional: Lumion or other rendering software

Benefits
• Simple IRA with 3% employer match
• Eight paid holidays
• 3 weeks PTO, accrued
• Paid annual AIA membership and NCARB dues

Please send resumes and portfolios/work examples to: [email protected]

Applications without portfolios/work examples will not be reviewed.

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