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RMC Architects (RMC) is ideally situated in the beautiful city of Bellingham, WA near the San Juan Islands, Skagit Valley, and the North Cascades mountain range. We enjoy stunning views of Mt. Baker and Bellingham Bay as we move about town. Bellingham’s small town, outdoorsy vibe is juxtaposed with two major metropolitan cities nearby—Vancouver BC to the north and Seattle, WA to the south—providing the perfect location for a quintessential Pacific Northwest life. For more information about living in Bellingham visit: www.bellingham.org.

RMC was established in 1986 as a full-service architectural firm, designing projects for both the public and private sectors. We are proud of our diverse portfolio and our success with social justice projects, including affordable, farmworker, and workforce housing. We believe that excellent design lifts, binds, and sustains us.

Our office was designed by RMC and is in downtown Bellingham’s Marketplace Building amid thriving locally owned restaurants, coffee houses, and shops. Our talented staff has created an inclusive, friendly office environment that supports teamwork, creativity, room for future growth, and – most importantly – fun.

Architectural Designer (3 - 5 Years Experience)

We are seeking architectural staff with 3-5 years of experience. Starting salary ranges from $65,000 – $80,000 plus benefits and end of year bonus and is negotiable upon experience. We strive for work/life balance, and offer competitive salary; paid personal, vacation, and holidays; continuing education; healthcare benefits and a retirement plan with up to 3% salary match.

The ideal candidate for this position is passionate about architecture and sustainability, pursues design excellence regardless of project size, has strong technical abilities, and meets the following criteria:

  • Minimum bachelor’s degree in architecture with an accredited architecture program
  • Excellent graphic and presentation drawing skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively through all phases of project delivery and coordinate with clients and consultant teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Exemplifies leadership potential
  • Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam a must
  • Proficiency with SketchUp, rendering software, and Adobe Creative Suite a plus

Submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio electronically to: team@rmcarchitects.com.

RMC Architects is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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