Architectural Designer

AIA San Mateo County; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Job summary

TRG Architecture + Interior Design is seeking an Architectural Designer to carry residential projects from concept through construction. You’ll work with senior staff and the studio, shaping design ideas and developing projects across all phases while collaborating with interiors for cohesive finishes.

Requires a professional architecture degree and 3–5 years in residential design; proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Photoshop, rendering software, and Revit is preferred.

Qualifications

• Professional architecture degree (B.Arch required).
• 3–5 years of professional experience in residential design.
• Strong design sense and ability to communicate design concepts.
• Familiarity with California residential code and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute design ideas and help develop design direction for high-end residential projects.
• Develop designs into resolved architecture including space planning, building systems, materials, and detailing.
• Produce and coordinate construction documents across design phases.
• Coordinate with consultants and support permitting and construction administration.
• Participate in client and project meetings and prepare presentation materials.
• Collaborate with interiors team to maintain cohesive design through finishes and furnishings.
• Learn from senior staff and assume growing responsibilities.

Skills

Residential design

Communication

Sketching

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Master of Architecture (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Photoshop

Rendering software

Revit

Job description

• Full Time
• San Mateo, California
• Posted 3 days ago

TRG Architecture + Interior Design

High-end single family residential; sustainable design

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Pay: $60,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Job Description

The Architectural Designer helps carry residential projects from concept through construction, working closely with senior staff and the rest of the studio. They contribute design ideas, and develop projects through all architectural phases (PD, DD, CD, CA) under the mentorship and guidance of the principal architect and other senior staff. As we’re an architecture and interior design practice, they collaborate with our interiors team to keep a cohesive design direction from foundational concepts through finishes and furnishings.

Responsibilities

• Contribute design ideas and help develop the design direction for high-end residential projects.
• Develop designs into resolved architecture — space planning, building systems, materials, and detailing.
• Produce and coordinate construction documents across design phases.
• Coordinate with consultants and support projects through permitting and construction administration.
• Participate in client and project meetings, and help prepare presentation materials.
• Collaborate with the interiors team to carry a cohesive design direction through finishes and furnishings.
• Learn from senior staff and take on growing responsibility as your skills develop.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture (B. Arch required, M.Arch preferred).
• 3–5 years of professional experience
• 2 years of residential design experience
• A passion for architecture and a strong sense of design.
• A working command of space planning and building systems for residential projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD / Sketchup / Rhino / Photoshop / rendering software
• Proficiency in Revit (preferred)
• Ability to communicate effectively with general contractors and consultants (including structural, civil, landscape, surveyor, mechanical, etc.)
• Strong ability to sketch and develop ideas by hand or digitally.
• Strong organizational skills to manage several projects while meeting deadlines
• Familiarity with California residential practice — code and permitting.
• Working toward architectural licensure (preferred).

What we offer

A close, collaborative studio where you’ll work directly on high-end residential projects and grow under the mentorship of senior architecture and interior design staff. Competitive compensation and benefits, and support for licensure and professional growth.

COMPENSATION

Our compensation is very competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition, we provide a generous benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, 100% coverage for health insurance, dental and vision plans, and a matching 401K plan.

Intermediate designer

Job Requirements

3 years minimum experience working in a fast-paced Architecture office with involvement in all design phases, from conceptual design, design development through construction documentation and site visits.

Qualifications

• High-end residential design experience
• Strong, confident design talent
• Passion for design, both interior design and architecture
• Passionate about producing accurate and thorough drawings
• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited university required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Microsoft Office and Photoshop

Compensation

$60,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year, commensurate with experience.

In addition, we provide a generous benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, 100% coverage for health insurance, and dental and vision plans, and a matching 401K plan.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Work Location: In person