Junior Architect

Archinect

  • San Francisco, CA
  • $65,000-80,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
CO- is seeking candidates for a full-time Junior Designer position. Our firm practices Architecture, Urban Design, and Real Estate Development, aiming to balance design excellence with project feasibility. We are currently engaged in projects such as new construction multi-family housing and rehabilitation projects in California.This role is ideal for an early-career architectural designer with prior professional experience. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate a strong ability to work as part of a team to push the boundaries of creativity, develop innovative and attractive design options, and move projects toward realization. Applicants should have a degree in architecture or a related design field. Given our involvement in both the design and development phases, a general understanding of the real estate development process, a basic grasp of project financial goals, and a curiosity to learn more are highly valued.Junior Designers at CO- work within a design team to advance and deliver projects. Their responsibilities include developing design iterations and concepts, conducting site analysis and design research, creating 3D and physical models, producing visualizations and documentation, and coordinating material options.Candidates must be fluent in written and spoken English, with additional language abilities considered a plus. Authorization to work in the United States is required. This role is based in San Francisco and will initially be in person, with the possibility for increased workplace flexibility as the candidate grows into the role.Preferred Qualifications
  • A professional degree in architecture
  • 2+ years of experience working on design in a professional setting, having seen projects through multiple phases
  • Very strong design sensibility
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accountable
  • The ability to visualize clearly and compellingly in 2D and 3D with Adobe, Rhino, and various rendering engines
  • Strong physical modeling skills
  • Ability to structure their own work process and work independently while incorporating team feedback
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities
  • Familiarity with project documentation and Revit
  • Ability to design for multiple scales and timelines
  • Knowledge of real estate finance and development, and construction processes
  • A working ability in Microsoft Excel
  • Strong familiarity with the California Building Code
  • Licensed or near-licensed
  • Curiosity to learn about new skills and the capacity to acquire them
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