FREIHEIT Architecture seeks creatives to join our team!

We are looking for creative innovators—people who take initiative, bring ideas to the table, and execute them with excellence. If you’re a critical thinker who thrives in organized chaos, a clear communicator who gives and receives constructive feedback with grace, and a reliable collaborator who follows through without being prompted, you might just be the teammate we’ve been looking for.

Bring your positive attitude. Show your passion through your work. Take pride in every detail—especially the follow-through. Recognize how your work helps others succeed—whether it’s teammates, consultants, or clients. Be supportive. Stay curious. Come ready to learn, teach, and make a meaningful impact through design.

FREIHEIT Architecture Benefits:

• A creative, lively, team-oriented working environment
• Seven paid holidays per year
• PTO program starting at 17 paid days off per year increasing with years of service
• Employer provided Medical Insurance with access to elective, Dental, Vision, Pet insurance
• Option for HSA Medical Insurance with employer contributions
• 401k with annual discretionary company matching
• Continuing Education opportunities
• Architectural Licensure support
• Paid parking or Alternative Transportation Subsidy
• Office space with complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic drinks
• Company and community involvement
• Mentorship opportunities

Architect 3

Full Time / Salary Range: $90,000 to $113,400 / year

Position based in Bellevue. Some regional travel is necessary.

The Architect will lead and support the design and development of dynamic architectural solutions with a focus on automotive dealership projects. This role requires a balance of creative vision, technical precision, and client-centered thinking to bring high-performance, brand-aligned dealership environments to life.

Key responsibilities include developing design concepts, producing detailed drawings and documentation, and coordinating with consultants and stakeholders throughout all project phases. The ideal candidate brings experience in automotive facility design, understands manufacturer brand standards, and is comfortable navigating complex permitting processes and tight timelines.

Working closely with peers, principals, and design teams, the Architect plays a critical role in ensuring projects meet both aesthetic and functional goals—on time and on budget—while delivering an exceptional client experience.

Responsibilities:

• Main point of contact for internal team, consultants, and clients
• Develop and manage project design
• Sets goals and timelines for entire project team
• Manage project schedules and staffing
• Coordinate all trades and agencies related to building design while monitoring drawings
• Contract management
• Monitor internal project budget
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Produce convincing presentations to illustrate projects to clients using a variety of methods Lead & Create Proposal and Contract development
• Lead and support internal teams by setting clear expectations, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and helping deliver well-coordinated, integrated design solutions
• Sets Quality Control Goals for project teams
• Be a go-to resource and mentor to peers and junior staff, fostering growth through collaboration, feedback, and knowledge-sharing

Qualifications

• Accredited professional architecture degree (B. Arch or M. Arch)
• 8+ years of experience in a professional architecture firm
• Architecture license in any US jurisdiction
• Thorough and comprehensive understanding of design documents, conceptual design through Construction Documents
• Familiarity with detailing and industry adopted documentation standards
• Proficient application of building code, accessibility standards, life-safety, and zoning codes
• Familiarity with a variety of building systems
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Adobe Suite, Bluebeam, MS Projects

Architectural Designer 3

Full Time / Salary Range: $83,000 to $106,100 / year

Position based in Bellevue. Some regional travel is necessary.

FREIHEIT’s Architectural Designer 3 serves as a valuable team member often making majority of day to day decisions on projects.  Demonstrating confidence on aspects regarding architectural presentations, detailing, building materials, and building & zoning codes. An Architectural Designer 3 both supports larger projects and, in partnership with Principals, leads smaller projects.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Townhome Architectural Designer to actively contribute to the design of multiple townhome projects. In this pivotal role, you will take the lead in guiding the architectural team to produce compelling presentations and comprehensive documentation throughout all project phases. The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter, a positive and collaborative team member, and a confident leader in group discussions, ensuring the team remains focused on the on-time delivery of key project milestones.

Responsibilities:

• Main point of contact for internal team, consultants, and clients
• Develop and manage project design
• Sets goals and timelines for the project
• Manage project task deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple project simultaneously
• Coordinate all trades and agencies related to building design while monitoring drawings
• Contract management
• Draft goals and timelines for entire project team
• Assess the project deliverables and the processes to achieve project goals and champions these to success
• Produce convincing presentations to illustrate projects to clients using a variety of methods
• Assist with Proposal and Contract development
• Lead and support internal teams by setting clear expectations, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and helping deliver well-coordinated, integrated design solutions
• Manages Quality Control on projects
• Be a go-to resource and mentor to peers and junior staff, fostering growth through collaboration, feedback, and knowledge-sharing

Qualifications

• Accredited professional architecture degree (B. Arch or M. Arch)
• 8+ years of experience in a professional architecture firm
• Thorough and comprehensive understanding of design documents, conceptual design through Construction Documents
• Familiarity with detailing and industry adopted documentation standards
• Proficient application of building code, accessibility standards, life-safety, and zoning codes
• Familiarity with a variety of building systems
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Adobe Suite, Bluebeam, MS Projects

Architectural Designer 2

Full Time / Salary Range: $70,400 to $88,200 / year

Position based in Bellevue. Some regional travel is necessary.

FREIHEIT’s Architectural Designer 2 serves as a trusted team member of the project team, supporting the shared goals of thoughtfully preparing design and documentation to communicate design intent.  Using judgement to independently evaluate, select, and apply standard architectural techniques, procedures and criteria for the built environment, our Architectural Designer 2 supports larger project teams by demonstrating knowledge, learning, and reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage project design
• Responsible for technical aspects of the project
• Able to carry out independent research and documentation
• Coordinate all trades and agencies related to building design while monitoring drawings
• Assess the project deliverables and the processes to achieve project goals and champions these to success
• Produce convincing presentations to illustrate projects to clients using a variety of methods Ability to manage multiple project simultaneously
• Support project delivery by assisting in day-to-day management and serving as a reliable resource to junior team members and taking ownership of tasks
• Guide, develop, and produce SOQ packages
• Mentor colleagues – Be a go-to resource and mentor to peers and junior staff, seeks personal growth through collaboration, feedback, and knowledge-sharing

Qualifications

• Accredited professional architecture degree (B. Arch or M. Arch)
• 4+ years of experience in a professional architecture firm
• General understanding of design documents, conceptual through Construction Documents
• Familiarity with building, life-safety, energy, and zoning codes
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Sketchup (InDesign a plus)