Cearnal Collective

Archinect; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Cearnal Collective is seeking a Project Architect to join our Santa Barbara office. You will lead design development, coordinate with clients, and mentor a young team while delivering comprehensive project documents in a collaborative, studio setting.

We value strong technical knowledge, licensing is preferred but not required, and experience with California codes. Competitive benefits and generous profit sharing are offered in a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture is required.
• 8+ years of experience in architecture is required.
• Licensure is preferred but not required.
• Revit modeling literacy is required.
• Strong understanding of architecture principles and practices.
• Knowledge of California state building codes and standards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Enthusiasm for collaboration in a studio environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop design solutions in collaboration with clients.
• Mentor and direct junior staff and manage project documents.
• Plan, develop, manage, and execute a variety of projects.

Skills

8+ years of experience

Excellent communication

Independent and team player

Mentoring staff

Project development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

Job description

Project Architect

Cearnal Collective Employer

Santa Barbara, CA, USLocation:

Full-timeType

Mon, Jun 1 '26 Posted on:

Job title:

Project Architect

About Us:

The Cearnal Collective is an award-winning Architecture and Interior Design firm located in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara. With over 40 years of local experience, the Collective boasts a wide range of project types and design styles. We are a highly collaborative, design-centric office looking for an ideal candidate who has excellent technical knowledge of architecture, as well as experience leading teams and developing creative solutions for unique challenges. Come join a workplace where your voice is heard, ideas are encouraged, and your work effort is rewarded with generous profit sharing. Our downtown location offers a family-oriented, dog-friendly, and nurturing work environment with great amenities and resources.

Location:

Santa Barbara, CA

Skills & Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in the field of architecture
• Professional licensure is strongly preferred but not required
• Revit modeling literacy required
• Strong understanding of the principles and practices of architecture
• Comprehensive understanding of and experience with California state building codes and
• standards, technical detailing, and construction methods
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must enjoy working in a highly collaborative studio environment

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to understand their needs and develop design solutions
• Mentor and direct a young and enthusiastic staff and maintain a hands-on approach to creating project documents
• Plan, develop, manage, and execute a variety of projects

Benefit & Salary

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications + bonus structure
• Health Insurance + 401k plan
• Holidays + Paid Time Off + Sick Leave
• In-house continuing education presentations and training
• Vibrant, fun-loving office culture (we host an epic Fiesta Party and Friday Beer 30s)
• Hiring bonus and/or relocation fees negotiable commensurate with experience