Lead Project Designer — Architecture (Hybrid)

John Lum Architecture; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k

Pension

Year-end bonus programs

Generous vacation and sick time

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

John Lum Architecture in San Francisco seeks an experienced Project Designer to drive design direction, coordinate with consultants, and mentor junior staff across design and construction phases. The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and effective client communication.

Ideal candidates balance creativity with technical problem solving and are proactive, organized, and capable of guiding work forward while maintaining high quality and coordination with project teams.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• 4–7 years of professional experience (post-internship).
• Active pursuit of architectural licensure preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Vectorworks or comparable BIM/CAD software; experience with Rhino, Adobe Creative Cloud, rendering, and visualization tools is highly desirable.
• Strong design sensibility, technical problem-solving skills, and clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead portions of project design from concept through construction administration.
• Develop and coordinate design and construction documents with a high level of technical accuracy.
• Apply knowledge of building codes, sustainable design principles, and construction best practices throughout the design process.
• Collaborate directly with consultants and project team members to resolve technical and coordination issues.
• Prepare presentation materials and communicate design concepts effectively to clients and project teams.
• Mentor and support junior staff through design development and documentation.
• Contribute to project scheduling, internal coordination, and quality control.

Skills

Vectorworks

BIM/CAD

Rhino

Adobe CC

Rendering

Communication

Education

Professional Architecture Degree

Tools

Rhino

Vectorworks

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

John Lum Architecture in San Francisco seeks an experienced Project Designer to drive design direction, coordinate with consultants, and mentor junior staff across design and construction phases. The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and effective client communication.

Ideal candidates balance creativity with technical problem solving and are proactive, organized, and capable of guiding work forward while maintaining high quality and coordination with project teams.