Designer/Architect (3-10 years)

Paulett Taggart Architects; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

SIMPLE IRA retirement plan

Commuter benefits

Bike share membership

Professional Growth: Annual CE stipend

Volunteer time: 1% of paid time

Catered lunch and social events

Job summary

Paulett Taggart Architects (PTA) in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Designer/Architect with 3–10 years of experience to contribute to design and construction administration across project phases.

You will collaborate closely with principals and project teams, develop 3D models in Revit, create presentations in InDesign/Illustrator, and advance design conversations, with a strong emphasis on civic and multi-family housing projects.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of experience in an architectural firm.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of project planning, programming, design and documentation through 3D modeling in Revit
• Prepare presentation renderings and graphics for internal and external communications (Enscape for Revit, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Coordinate and collaborate with project team members and consultants
• Engage, sketch and collaborate with principals and project team members in design charrettes and studies
• Learn and engage in PTA's initiatives in firm culture, firm standards, sustainability and business development

Skills

Design sensibility

Graphic/visual communication

Excellent communication

Collaborative mindset

Organization & management

Coordinating consultants

References

Civic projects

Multi-family housing

Tools

Revit

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Job Title: Designer/Architect (3-10 Years)

Paulett Taggart Architects (PTA) is seeking a talented and well-rounded Designer / Architect to join our team. This role supports all phases of design and construction administration, preparing deliverables and actively contributing to design conversations throughout the project lifecycle.

This position works closely with project team members and principals and relies on a collaborative design process. Our design approach has evolved out of a deep understanding of the architecture, topography, quality of light and social fabric unique to the Bay Area, and results in architecture that is particular to its place. We are committed to developing, inspiring, and valuing our staff by welcoming their involvement throughout the design and construction processes and providing numerous opportunities for growth, mentorship, and leadership.

About PTA:

We are a full-service architecture firm founded in 1986. We are committed to projects that make a significant contribution to society and focus primarily on the design of affordable housing and community facilities in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. In all our work, from private commissions to community structures to supportive housing, we apply the same sensitivity to the urban fabric and the experience of the space's interior. Our passion for social responsibility is matched by our commitment to architectural excellence, and the firm has received over 40 design awards recognizing the quality and impact of our work.

Role and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Support all aspects of project planning, programming, design and documentation through 3D modeling in Revit
• Prepare presentation renderings and graphics for internal and external communications (Enscape for Revit, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Coordinate and collaborate with project team members and consultants
• Engage, sketch and collaborate with principals and project team members in design charrettes and studies
• Learn and engage in PTA's initiatives in firm culture, firm standards, sustainability and business development

We are looking for someone with:

• 3-10 years of experience working in an architectural firm
• A strong design sensibility
• Exceptional architectural design thinking and graphic/visual communication skills
• Excellent communication (verbal, written and visual) skills
• Proficiency with Revit
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Collaborative (team player) mindset and eagerness to learn and ask questions
• Strong organization and management skills
• Strong technical knowledge and experience coordinating consultants
• Strong professional or academic reference(s)
• Experience in civic projects and multi-family housing is preferable

Salary Range:

$80,000 - $110,000 USD annually. Salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Employment Type:

Full-time

Candidates must be located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Our firm is extremely collaborative and values an in-office culture that fosters real-time collaboration, organic learning and hands-on communication.

Staff are required to work in the PTA office 3 days a week (subject to change). Currently, in-office days are Tuesday - Thursday, with the option to work from home on Monday and Friday.

Benefits:

PTA is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Eight (8) Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance from a variety of health plan options
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with an annual employer match
• Commuter benefits
• Bike share membership
• Professional Growth:
  • Annual stipend for professional development and continuing education
  • Payment for architectural licensure and other accreditation exams
  • Payment for professional association memberships
  • Opportunities for PTA sponsorship of individual growth opportunities that also benefit the firm
  • Dedicated 1% (paid) time for Volunteer Service
• Office well-being:
  • Weekly in-office catered lunch (often coincides with intraoffice sharing and culture-building topics and/or continuing education)
  • Monthly happy hours
  • Fifteen (15) Remote Work Days annual allowance
• Paid Leave:
  • 15 days of PTO annually, increasing by one additional day with each year of tenure at PTA
  • California state-sponsored leave benefits (e.g. Paid Family Leave)

Please note: At this time, PTA cannot offer new or transferred sponsorship for employment.