Architecture Intermediate Designer

I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions seeks an Architecture Intermediate Designer for its Oakland, CA office. The role requires 10+ years of professional architectural design experience and a strong portfolio across conceptual, schematic, and entitlement work.

Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Enscape is essential. The ideal candidate will mentor junior designers, work independently, and contribute to design development through CA.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional architectural design experience.
• Strong conceptual and schematic design portfolio.
• Experience with zoning, planning, and entitlement processes.
• Degree in architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch).
• Proficiency with Revit, Rhino, SketchUp and rendering tools like Enscape.
• Strong graphic presentation and communication skills.
• Experience across design phases from concept to CA.
• Ability to mentor junior designers.
• Familiarity with building codes and construction methods.
• Architectural license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development from concept to construction documents.
• Mentor junior designers and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Coordinate with zoning, planning, and entitlement processes.
• Produce compelling visual presentations for clients and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and construction methods.

Skills

Architectural design

Mentoring

Graphic presentation

Communication

Independent work

Portfolio development

Zoning/entitlements knowledge

Education

B.Arch or M.Arch from an accredited program

Tools

Revit

Rhino

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Enscape

Job description

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.

Position

Architecture Intermediate Designer – Oakland, CA

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.