Architecture Intermediate Designer

Inabia Software & Consulting Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Inabia Software & Consulting Inc. in Oakland, CA seeks an Architecture Intermediate Designer with 10+ years of professional experience.

You will develop design concepts, lead schematic and entitlement work, and collaborate on multi-family, commercial, and mixed-use projects while mentoring junior designers. The ideal candidate holds a B.Arch or M.Arch and is proficient in Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Enscape, with strong presentation skills and knowledge of codes and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional architectural design experience.
• Strong conceptual and schematic design portfolio.
• Experience with zoning, planning, and entitlement processes, preferably in urban/mixed-use projects.
• B.Arch or M.Arch from an accredited architecture program.
• Architectural license is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Experience across capacity studies, concept design, schematic design, entitlements, DD, CDs, and CA.
• Mentor junior designers and work independently.
• Familiarity with zoning, accessibility, building codes, and construction methods.

Skills

Architectural design

Conceptual design

Mentoring

Zoning/entitlements knowledge

Communication

Education

B.Arch or M.Arch from an accredited architecture program

Tools

Revit

Rhino

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Enscape

Job description

Position: Architecture Intermediate Designer – Oakland, CA
Location: Oakland, CA
Salary Range: $85K
About the Organization
A leading multidisciplinary architecture and design firm specializing in architecture, interior design, master planning, and innovative building solutions. The organization works across multifamily housing, commercial, hospitality, industrial, and mixed-use projects, with a strong focus on sustainable, community-oriented design and modern construction methods.

Key Requirements:

• 10+ years of professional architectural design experience.
• Strong conceptual and schematic design portfolio.
• Experience with zoning, planning, and entitlement processes, preferably in urban/mixed-use projects.
• B.Arch or M.Arch from an accredited architecture program.
• Strong proficiency in Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering tools such as Enscape.
• Strong graphic presentation, communication, and design skills.
• Experience across capacity studies, concept design, schematic design, entitlements, DD, CDs, and CA.
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior designers.
• Familiarity with zoning, accessibility, building codes, and construction methods.
• Architectural license is preferred but not required.

Client Priority: Looking for a candidate with 10+ years of experience who is focused exclusively on design and has a very strong portfolio.