Designer - Visualizing Affordable Housing & Sustainable Design

David Baker Architects; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

FSA plans

401(k)

Job summary

David Baker Architects in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a talented Designer to advance early-phase site planning, architectural concept design/entitlements, and schematic design, producing high-quality renderings, plans, diagrams, presentation graphics, massing studies, and Revit modeling. You will contribute to design conversations and charrettes with curiosity and joy.

The role includes supporting marketing efforts with awards graphics, and actively exploring AI tools and new

Qualifications

• Exceptional architectural design thinking and graphics/visual communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills are essential.
• Proficiency with Revit is required.
• Strong proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Experience with Lumion is a plus.
• Strong hand sketching skills for visual communication, as demonstrated in portfolio or work samples.
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
• Resourcefulness, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn and ask questions.
• Interest in affordable housing, community advocacy, or social justice initiatives.
• Strong professional or academic reference(s).

Responsibilities

• Support in all aspects of project planning, programming, design, and documentation through 3D modeling in Revit and Lumion.
• Prepare presentation graphics and renderings for internal and external communications.
• Provide active exploration and thought leadership in integrating new technologies.
• Coordinate and collaborate with project team members and consultants.
• Support in preparations for client meetings and inclusive, accessible community engagement opportunities.
• Engage, sketch, and collaborate with principals in design charrettes.
• Contribute to design development and design concept conversations and learn continually.
• Take initiative performing iterative design studies based on feedback and personal design skills.

Skills

Architectural design

Critical thinking

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Lumion

Hand sketching

Communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Affordable housing

References

Job description

David Baker Architects in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a talented Designer to advance early-phase site planning, architectural concept design/entitlements, and schematic design, producing high-quality renderings, plans, diagrams, presentation graphics, massing studies, and Revit modeling. You will contribute to design conversations and charrettes with curiosity and joy.

The role includes supporting marketing efforts with awards graphics, and actively exploring AI tools and new