Designer 1-5 Yrs. Experience

William Duff Architects, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

William Duff Architects (WDA) is seeking a Designer with 1-5+ years of experience to join our firm. You will contribute to design development, documentation, coordination, and construction support within a collaborative, friendly, and creative team.

We are an award-winning practice known for thoughtful, well-crafted work across several sectors. The role offers a hybrid work environment, licensure support, and a robust benefits package to support your growth.

Qualifications

• 1–5+ years of professional architectural experience.
• Proficient in Revit; visualization experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce coordinated, high-quality construction documents
• Develop design, architectural details and drawing packages in collaboration with job captains, project architects and project managers
• Develop visualizations and presentations with the project team
• Conduct and support document coordination and product research
• Support code analysis, permitting, and agency coordination
• Support construction through RFIs, submittals, documentation updates and site visits
• Support the team’s efforts to ensure design intent is carried through in the field
• Communicate effectively with internal team, external parties and clients
• Contribute to internal design and coordination discussions and contribute to WDA’s collaborative studio culture

Skills

Strong written/verbal communication

Detail-oriented design

Collaboration

Design documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam

Job description

William Duff Architects (WDA) is seeking a Designer with 1-5+ years of experience to join our firm. We are looking for someone who enjoys learning, embraces a good challenge and thrives in a collaborative, friendly and creative environment.

We are an award-winning, people-first architecture firm known for thoughtful, well-crafted design across residential, hospitality, retail, and commercial work. Our studio is collaborative, design-driven, and grounded in the belief that architecture should elevate everyday experience.WDA offers a hybrid work environment with remote flexibility, licensure support and a robust benefits package.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will play an important role in supporting projects and teams through design, documentation, coordination, and construction, working closely with team leaders, clients, and consultants in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce coordinated, high-quality construction documents
• Develop design, architectural details and drawing packages in collaboration with job captains, project architects and project managers
• Develop visualizations and presentations with the project team
• Conduct and support document coordination and product research
• Support code analysis, permitting, and agency coordination
• Support construction through RFIs, submittals, documentation updates and site visits
• Support the team’s efforts to ensure design intent is carried through in the field
• Communicate effectively with internal team, external parties and clients
• Contribute to internal design and coordination discussions and contribute to WDA’s collaborative studio culture

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-5+ years of professional architectural experience
• Proficient in Revit, with experience in producing visualizations preferred
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and Bluebeam
• Strong writing, editing, organizational, and verbal communication skills
• Interest in green building technologies, products, and net-zero design strategies
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Architecture from a four-year college, university, or equivalent; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

You bring

• A thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to design and execution
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A proactive, curious and solutions-focused mindset
• Interest in green building technologies, products, and net-zero design strategies is a plus