Architectural Associate — Visualization & Design (Hybrid)

Flad Architects; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Hybrid work environment

Continuing education programs

Job summary

Flad Architects in San Francisco is seeking an Architect with strong design thinking and presentation skills to develop concepts, drawings, and 3D visuals through all project phases. You will collaborate closely with team members to meet deadlines and budgets, and participate in site visits and client meetings.

The ideal candidate has a relevant architecture degree (NAAB-accredited preferred) and proficiency in Rhino/SketchUp with 3D rendering, plus beginner Revit experience.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating design thinking and presentation media.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture required; NAAB-accredited preferred.
• Sustainability accreditation preferred.
• Proficiency in Rhino or SketchUp and 3D rendering software required.
• Beginner Revit knowledge with at least one year of experience; intermediate preferred.
• Experience with real-time rendering engines (e.g., Enscape, Twinmotion) for stills/animations; AR/VR; visual scripting (Grasshopper/Dynamo); Adobe Creative Suite; AutoCAD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare presentation materials: conceptual drawings, 3D renderings, visuals, and 3D/physical models.
• Develop and modify design and technical solutions through all project phases.
• Participate in design discussions and contribute to drawings, models, and 3D imagery.
• Meet deadlines within time and budget constraints across teams.
• Generate revisions from outlines and redlines and coordinate project document sets.
• Attend client meetings to observe processes and build presentation skills.
• Participate in construction site visits to understand construction processes.
• Identify conflicts during construction and propose viable solutions.

Skills

Portfolio

Design thinking

Presentation media

Education

NAAB-accredited degree

Sustainability accreditation

Tools

Rhino

SketchUp

Revit

Enscape

Twinmotion

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Job description

Flad Architects in San Francisco is seeking an Architect with strong design thinking and presentation skills to develop concepts, drawings, and 3D visuals through all project phases. You will collaborate closely with team members to meet deadlines and budgets, and participate in site visits and client meetings.

The ideal candidate has a relevant architecture degree (NAAB-accredited preferred) and proficiency in Rhino/SketchUp with 3D rendering, plus beginner Revit experience.