Project Designer

The Project Designer will lead the design efforts for small and medium sized projects. The position is located in our San Jose, CA office. The position requires 3 days in the office and the ability to work from home Mondays and Fridays; Fridays are also half days.

What You Will Do

Coordinate projects with team members and consultants to resolve conflicts and discrepancies, assist in developing project marketing and interview materials, prepare complex plans, elevations, and details under supervisor guidance, and coordinate with government agencies and utility companies to obtain plan check approvals.

Why It Might Be a Fit

As an employee-owned company, you become an owner after one year, receiving company-provided shares at no cost and building long-term financial growth as the firm succeeds. We also give back through our volunteerism with our Designing Futures Foundation, which advances sustainable and regenerative design and supports the next generation of innovators.

Requirements

• Architectural degree from an accredited university or equivalent proficiency
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in production and coordination of documents across all phases of architectural practice
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish productive relationships with team members, consultants, and agencies
• Professional verbal and written communication skills for coordination with staff, consultants, and vendors
• Ability to delegate assignments respectfully
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, including 3D modeling in Rhino and Enscape, and material research
• CAD knowledge including drawing setup, layers, dimensions, blocks, attributes, purge/audit/recover, backups, and viewports
• Understanding of architectural and construction industry terminology
• Knowledge of deliverables for all project phases
• Thorough understanding of applicable building codes for independent code analysis and compliance

Benefits

• Base+Bonus+Equity+401k
• Student loan repayments
• Wellness programs
• Full medical, dental, vision
• Time off and holidays above industry standard
• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Employee stock ownership grants
• Paid time off
• Medical insurance