Senior Architectural Designer

Ankrom Moisan Architects

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Portland, OR, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 21, 2025 Last posted March 21, 2025
Job description

At Ankrom Moisan Architects, Design Matters

We foster an environment of mentorship, innovation and creativity, within the office. Our non-traditional office perks include design shares & pinups, educational and volunteer opportunities, monthly office design events, bike storage, Tri-Met Passes, and so much more. 

AMA is a dynamic award winning design firm providing Architecture, Interiors, Urban Design, Branding and Identity Strategy services to our clients. As a global leader in mixed-use design and multi-family housing, we create everything from micro-units to luxury condominiums, as well as student, senior, and affordable housing. Our growing hospitality, workplace, and healthcare sectors round out our portfolio.  

At AMA we make it our mission to create places where People and Communities Thrive. We express that not only in the work we produce, but in the way we work with one another. Joining AMA at such an exciting juncture will lead to future growth opportunities and being part of the relocation of our office to a new urban creative workplace in late 2016.

We are currently seeking a Senior Designer to join our Portland team. This is a full time position with benefits, and the occasional need for overtime to accommodate current project schedules and deadlines.  

Responsibilities:

• Architectural design talent and an easygoing, collaborative personality

• Demonstrated understanding of guiding, directing, and inspiring the efforts of other team members in the creation of great buildings and spaces

• Experience creating and developing project feasibility studies along with proficiency in Zoning Codes and City Design Guidelines.  

• Exceptional public presentation ability, including both client and Public Board meetings – including Design Review, Landmark and University Boards

• Ability to lead design charrettes and group investigations into design options

• Demonstrated collaboration and proven ability to excel in a team environment

• Graphic skills that provide compelling imagery to accompany design presentations including AutoDesk, Revit, SketchUp, and the Adobe Creative Suite


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum of 10 years of design experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

• Architecture license required, LEED Accredited Professional a plus

• Experience in presenting design to clients

• Advanced digital skill set, including Revit and SketchUp


Send cover letter, resume, and digital portfolio with the position title in the subject line to the link in this posting:

Ankrom Moisan Architects

http://www.ankrommoisan.com/thrive/careers

http://www.ankrommoisan.com/blog


Please no phone calls regarding this position; candidates only. 

Non-traditional office perks include design shares and pinups, bike storage, Tri-Met pass, unlimited coffee, the occasional treats, volunteer opportunities, monthly events, and so much more. This is a full time position with benefits, with an occasional need for overtime to accommodate project schedules and deadlines.

Ankrom Moisan Architects is a global leader in multi-family housing solutions. Our wide range of work also encompasses healthcare design, interior design, urban planning, and identity design. This is an outstanding opportunity to join an award winning design firm. We offer an energetic team of designers, upbeat work environment, as well as a competitive compensation and benefit package.

AMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.


About this role

Summary

Lead architectural design, collaborate with team, create compelling presentations, and guide project development.

Job title

Senior Architectural Designer

Experience level

10+ years

Industry

architecture

Location requirements

Portland, OR, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

AutoDeskRevitSketchUpAdobe Creative Suitearchitecture license

Preferred skills

LEED accreditationpublic presentationdesign charrettes

Specializations

designurban designmulti-family housinginterior design
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Portland, OR, USA

On-site City