Opportunities

DeForest Architects is an inventive, thoughtful, and collaborative studio that brings people, buildings, and ideas together. Clients have described our process as “inclusive, hands-on, fun, and addictive.” That hits the mark because it reflects our desire to be innovative not only in what we design, but in how we listen, learn, and work together. We have a sunny courtyard studio in Ballard in Seattle, WA and another in Lake Tahoe, CA, as well as a slate of exciting projects on the boards.

We seek:

idea people who are also capable of contributing to projects from start to finish,
collaborators who share their initiative, inspiration, and enthusiasm,
professionals who combine wide expertise with a spirit of discovery, and
talented designers who are devoted to serving clients. 

If this work interests you and you have the described experience, please email your resume and work samples to hiring@deforestarchitects.com.

Architect or Experienced Intern - April 2, 2024

DeForest Architects is inventive, thoughtful, collaborative, and in need of an Architect or Experienced Intern in our Seattle and Lake Tahoe studios.

We need architectural production, technical, project management, and design skills gained from 3 to 7 years of experience working on challenging projects, including custom residential projects. These skills will be developed further under the supervision of our experienced architectural staff. If you and the firm grow as we expect, there will be prospects for greater responsibilities in the future. Attention to detail and thoughtfulness are a must, and communication and organizational skills should be second nature. Experience in ArchiCAD and Adobe Creative Suite are a plus and a good sense of humor is a prerequisite.

Architect+Designer+Project Lead - April 2, 2024

DeForest Architects is inventive, thoughtful, collaborative, and in need of an Architect+Designer+Project Lead in our Seattle and Lake Tahoe studios.

We need strong design and project leadership skills gained from a minimum of 10 years of experience working on challenging projects in all phases, including complex custom single-family residential projects. If you and the firm grow as we expect, there will be prospects for greater responsibilities in the future. Technical knowledge and thoughtful detailing are a must and communication, and organizational skills should be second nature. Familiarity with ArchiCAD is a plus and a good sense of humor is a prerequisite.