Architectural Designer II: Lead Concept to Plans (Housing)

Yes Community Architects; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sunny Berkeley loft office

Creative, socially impactful projects

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Collaborative, healthy office culture

Job summary

Yes Community Architects seeks a Designer II with 3+ years of professional experience to lead projects from concept through documentation and develop drawing packages. You will coordinate with consultants and collaborating architects, contributing directly to the design vision.

Design skills are paramount, carrying ideas from concept through plans, elevations, materials, details, and presentation. The role also explores AI, visualization, and digital tools to enhance design communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional architecture experience.
• Working knowledge of CBC, accessibility, zoning, and construction documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to social justice, sustainability, and housing for all.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop housing and community-focused projects.
• Lead Revit drawing packages, including plans, elevations, interiors, and details.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, clients, and collaborating architects.
• Participate in client and design meetings.
• Conduct site surveys and existing-condition documentation.
• Help develop AI and digital workflows using tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Sora.
• Contribute to research around Universal Design, sustainability, modular construction, mass timber, and other emerging practices.

Skills

Design instincts

Communication

Collaboration

Social justice

Sustainability

Tools

Revit

ChatGPT

Gemini

Claude

Sora

Job description

Yes Community Architects seeks a Designer II with 3+ years of professional experience to lead projects from concept through documentation and develop drawing packages. You will coordinate with consultants and collaborating architects, contributing directly to the design vision.

Design skills are paramount, carrying ideas from concept through plans, elevations, materials, details, and presentation. The role also explores AI, visualization, and digital tools to enhance design communication.