Emerging Architect: Mentorship, AI-Driven Housing Design

Yes Community Architects; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

AI & visualization tools

Collaborative studio culture

Site visits

Coffee & snacks

Job summary

Yes Community Architects in Berkeley seeks an Architectural Intern / Emerging Designer for a flexible schedule, part-time or full-time. You’ll contribute across design phases from feasibility to construction documentation, in a small collaborative studio.

We value housing-centered, community-focused design with mentorship and opportunities to explore AI-driven workflows and new visualization tools. The role supports sustainability and innovative housing solutions in a social-impact context.

Qualifications

• M.Arch completed or in progress.
• Intermediate Revit and Adobe Creative Suite skills.
• Strong graphic communication and design skills.
• Interest in housing, social-impact design and community engagement.
• Curiosity about AI and emerging design technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support design, Revit modeling, drawing production, and construction documents.
• Research zoning, building codes, housing policy, and site-specific conditions.
• Help develop AI-enabled tools and workflows using ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Sora, vibe-coding, and other emerging technologies.
• Explore new approaches to rendering, 3D modeling, diagrams, and digital presentation.
• Participate in community engagement, presentations, and design research.
• Contribute to our work in sustainability, Universal Design, trauma-informed design, mass timber, modular construction, and housing innovation.

Skills

Revit

Adobe CS

Graphic design

Housing design

AI curiosity

Licensure interest

Education

M.Arch in progress

Tools

ChatGPT

Gemini

Claude

Sora

Vibe-coding

Job description

Yes Community Architects in Berkeley seeks an Architectural Intern / Emerging Designer for a flexible schedule, part-time or full-time. You’ll contribute across design phases from feasibility to construction documentation, in a small collaborative studio.

We value housing-centered, community-focused design with mentorship and opportunities to explore AI-driven workflows and new visualization tools. The role supports sustainability and innovative housing solutions in a social-impact context.