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Employment

Silk Cavassa Marchetti, established in 1981, is an award-winning Seattle architecture firm specializing in custom residential architecture.  We view architecture as a calling and a craft; an art form and an alliance.  As an employee-owned company (ESOP), we’re looking for motivated team-oriented individuals to contribute to the firm’s ongoing success.

Architectural Staff Designer

Architectural Staff Designer full-time

We are organized into teams of two or three people and we are looking for candidates who are interested in working on all phases of the design and documentation.

What You Have:

  • Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Architecture
  • Revit proficiency
  • 4-8 years of architectural experience, including project management
  • Flexibility & the ability to embrace change
  • Outstanding listening skills

What You’ll Do:

  • Participate in all phases of a project including schematic design, design development, construction documents and limited construction administration, under the supervision of a Project Manager, Senior Associate or Partner
  • Zoning, feasibility, entitlement, and other preliminary research
  • Research of new materials, products, and technologies, including high performance and sustainable building practices
  • 3-D computer modeling
  • Meet with clients and contractors

What You’ll Get:

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid vacation, sick/personal leave, and 8 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance including HSA and FSA
  • Ownership interest in the company through the ESOP plan
  • 401k
  • Partial reimbursement for continuing education and licensing expenses
  • Awesome coworkers!

What You’ll Bring: 

  • Cover Letter
  • Portfolio
  • Resume
  • References

Application materials may be submitted to [email protected]

Stuart Silk Architects encourages and supports each employee’s goals and professional development.  We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Project Manager

Architectural Project Manager full-time

We are organized into teams of two or three people and we are looking for candidates who are interested in working on all phases of the design and documentation.

What You Have:

  • Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Architecture
  • Revit proficiency
  • 8-10 years of architectural experience, including project management
  • Flexibility & the ability to embrace change
  • Outstanding listening skills

What You’ll Do:

  • Participate in all phases of a project including schematic design, design development, construction documents and construction administration, under the supervision of a Senior Associate or Partner
  • Zoning, feasibility, entitlement, and other preliminary research
  • Research of new materials, products, and technologies, including high performance and sustainable building practices
  • 3-D computer modeling
  • Meet with clients and contractors

What You’ll Get:

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid vacation, sick/personal leave, and 8 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance including HSA and FSA
  • Ownership interest in the company through the ESOP plan
  • 401k
  • Partial reimbursement for continuing education and licensing expenses
  • Awesome coworkers!

What You’ll Bring: 

  • Cover Letter
  • Portfolio
  • Resume
  • References

Application materials may be submitted to [email protected]

Stuart Silk Architects encourages and supports each employee’s goals and professional development.  We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Interior Designer

Interior Design Associate – full time

We are organized in teams of two or three people and we are looking for candidates who are interested in working on all interior phases of a project from architectural design development through furnishing and move-in.

What You Have:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year accredited interior design program
  • 3-5 years of experience with residential design
  • Passion for creative design solutions and problem-solving, a strong work ethic, a sense of professionalism and a desire to constantly learn and grow
  • Well-developed visualization skills and ability to convey intent of ideas quickly and easily, both verbally and visually
  • Outstanding listening skills
  • Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Podium, and Adobe Creative Suite

What You’ll Do:

  • Participate in all phases of a project in a team setting, typically alongside an architectural team
  • Develop concepts of architectural and FF&E ideas that work in the space and meet intended design goals.  Articulate why concepts work to your client and your team using sound, logical reasoning.
  • Manage an interior design team including junior designers and interns
  • Produce concept boards of images and architectural drawings for feedback and approval from design team and clients
  • Select in budget materials and finishes that support concepts
  • Actively work on mid-level tasks and deliverables for multiple projects simultaneously, including tracking of time allotments, schedules, and delegations, preparing for team meetings, recording thorough meeting and communication notes, performing redline mark-ups and pick-ups
  • Assist in selection and procurement of furnishings
  • Research of new materials, products, and technologies, including high performance and sustainable products
  • 3-D computer modeling
  • Communicate directly with clients, contractors, and architects

What You’ll Get:

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid vacation, sick/personal leave, and 8 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance including HSA and FSA
  • Ownership interest in the company through the ESOP plan
  • 401k
  • Partial reimbursement for continuing education and licensing expenses
  • Awesome coworkers!

What You’ll Bring: 

  • Cover Letter
  • Portfolio
  • Resume
  • References

Application materials may be submitted to [email protected]

Stuart Silk Architects encourages and supports each employee’s goals and professional development.  We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.