Architectural Designer

Archinect; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid vacation

Job summary

Archinect is looking for Architectural Designers to join their San Francisco studio. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience and a professional architecture degree. This role involves collaboration across various design phases and requires strong technical skills, particularly in AutoCAD.

The position offers competitive compensation and benefits. The ideal candidate is motivated, has a keen interest in design and technical development, and is prepared to work in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in an architecture firm.
• Self-motivated and able to manage time effectively.
• High-end residential experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participation across multiple phases of design and documentation.
• Design studies, consultant coordination, drawing production, visualization, and construction administration support.

Skills

Strong design, graphic, and organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively within small project teams

Interest in technical development and construction

Strong AutoCAD proficiency

Revit experience

Proficiency with SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite

Education

NAAB Accredited professional architecture degree (BArch or MArch)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

jones | haydu is seeking Architectural Designers with 2+ years of experience for a full-time position in our San Francisco studio.

We are looking for highly motivated and thoughtful designers with strong design sensibilities, solid technical abilities, and a genuine interest in how buildings are conceived and realized. The ideal candidate is collaborative, curious, organized, and eager to grow within a design-focused practice.

As a generalist firm, our work spans a wide range of project types and scales, including high-end residential, hospitality, athletic, workplace, multifamily, and institutional projects. Current work includes collaborations with internationally based architects as well as projects developed fully in-house.

The role will involve participation across multiple phases of design and documentation, including design studies, consultant coordination, drawing production, visualization, and construction administration support. We are looking for individuals who are interested in both design and technical development, and who are excited to work closely with principals and project teams in a collaborative studio environment.

REQUIREMENTS

General Requirements:

• NAAB Accredited professional architecture degree (BArch or MArch)
• 2+ years of professional experience in an architecture firm
• Strong design, graphic, and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within small project teams
• Interest in technical development and construction
• Self-motivated and able to manage time effectively
• High-end residential experience is a plus
• Licensure track or active pursuit of licensure preferred

Technical Requirements:

• Strong AutoCAD proficiency required
• Revit experience preferred
• Experience with drawing set production and coordination
• Proficiency with SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite preferred
• Rendering and visualization experience is a plus

  ABOUT US

  jones | haydu is a San Francisco–based architecture studio established in 2004. The practice works across high-end residential, hospitality, athletic, workplace, and multifamily projects, with work spanning the Bay Area, nationally, and internationally. Our work is grounded in craft, technical rigor, collaboration, and the belief that design and execution are inseparable. Our work has received local, national, and international recognition and has been published in Dwell, Architectural Digest, Interior Design, The Architect’s Newspaper, and other publications.

  Our office is located at the foot of Potrero Hill in a shared studio environment with other creative professionals. We maintain a collaborative and engaged studio culture with close principal involvement, direct engagement across all phases of projects, and an emphasis on long-term professional growth.

  The position is Bay Area–based and involves regular in-office collaboration, consultant meetings, and periodic site visits. While the studio supports a balanced and flexible working environment, the role is centered around in-person collaboration within the office and project teams.

  We offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience, along with health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid vacation.