Junior Designer

Description:

See Arch is seeking a Junior Designer with 0-3 years of experience to join its (hybrid in-office/remote) team in the San Francisco Bay Area. This position will be the fourth full-time member of our team and will involve all aspects of project work: design, client correspondence, engineering coordination, permit documents, construction detailing and oversight. 

We look forward to supporting this position through mentorship, licensing incentives and consistent project guidance.

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See Arch takes great pride in its workplace culture and commitment to putting people first, both its clients and its team.  We offer an optional four-day work week, flexible work schedules and locations, along with regular in-office continuing education and cultural events. While we are a newly founded firm (2016), we are fostering a reputation for both high caliber of design and service.

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Responsibilities:

• Confident and reliable communicator with internal and external stakeholders. 

• Willingness and desire to be trained and mentored by our team with the intention of long-term participation in our studio.

• Interest and care in developing aesthetic and technical design solutions at each phase of work.

• Create, curate and enhance design presentations.

• Develop permit and construction documents under the guidance of our senior staff.

• Manage 3D and 2D work in both Revit and Sketchup.  

Must-Have Requirements:

• 0-3 years of experience in an architectural firm. 

• Excellent client-facing communication skills. 

• Experience or comfort coordinating consultant work.

• Interest in working collaboratively and partially-remotely with our small team.

• Self-initiated organization and management skills.

• Revit & Sketchup knowledge. 

Above and Beyond Requirements and Perks:

• ArchiCAD or other BIM experience is an asset.

• Ability to work comfortably in google-suite apps.  

• Located locally in the Bay Area for in office work and out of office gatherings. 

• Technical experience in single-family, small multi-family residential, commercial and community projects. Experience with California jurisdictions is an asset.

• See Arch will support the pursuit of your architectural license if this applies to you.

• See Arch offers a flexible, four day work week and is committed to maintaining a sustainable work- life balance for its team.

• See Arch offers full-time benefits starting at 25+ hours/ week. Team members may suggest their preferred weekly hours as we don’t adhere to a strict 40hr work week.

Culture Fit: 

• You may be a great fit for our team if:

  • You have fantastic interpersonal skills, a collaborative attitude and are excited to fill a critical role in our emerging studio. 

  • You are committed to quality in all tasks integral to projects and professional service.

  • You are detail-oriented, with the ability to stay aligned to a project’s north star.

  • You are looking for mentorship while also able to self-manage.

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Logistics and Benefits:

1. Full Time opportunity, with a flexible schedule and ability to work a Monday - Thursday schedule if preferred. 

2. Flexibility to work from home with preferred one to two days in-office per week.  

3. Health, dental and long-term disability insurance offered.

4. 401k participation offered and encouraged.

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How to Apply:

Please complete the contact form below or email Alanna Thomas at admin@see-architecture.com with CV and portfolio attached. Subject line should read: Junior Designer Position.