Project Architect

Handel Architects; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm seeks a Project Architect with 7-10 years of experience to join their San Francisco team. The role involves leading design teams, crafting innovative building designs, and ensuring design intent is executed through to construction. This position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)

Competitive PTO

401(k) with employer contribution

Downtown office near Powell BART/Muni station

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of Architecture experience across all project phases.
• Architectural license required; California license strongly preferred.
• Experience in medium- to large-scale multi-family residential projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams on multiple, concurrent projects across all phases.
• Collaborate directly with consultants and clients.
• Deliver thoughtful, well-executed, and inspirational buildings.

Skills

knowledge of planning and building codes

communication skills

organizational skills

collaborative team player

leadership skills

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

3D modeling/rendering tools (Rhino, Sketchup, VRay, Grasshopper)

Job description

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Base pay range

$105,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

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Handel Architects is an award-winning, full-service Architecture, Planning, and Interior Design firm with offices in San Francisco, New York, Boston, and Hong Kong. We specialize in innovative, sustainability-driven solutions that shape vibrant communities worldwide. Our San Francisco office specializes in complex mixed-use and multi-family residential projects, from boutique urban infill to large-scale high-rise developments.

We’re a collaborative team of passionate Architects and Designers who thrive in an open studio environment. We share ideas, support each other, and design spaces that positively impact lives. Our culture values creativity, camaraderie, and growth—we celebrate achievements, work hard, and genuinely enjoy what we do.

We operate on a hybrid schedule: in-office Monday–Thursday, with optional remote work on Fridays.

About the Job

Our San Francisco studio is seeking a Project Architect with 7-10 years of experience to join our design-driven team.

We’re seeking a talented, well-rounded Architect who has an affinity for innovative façade design and emerging technologies, and crafting original, context-sensitive building designs. Blending practicality wiht visionary ideas, you’ll play a key role in shaping facades and buildings starting from the feasibility and concept phases, and ensuring design intent is carried through documentation and construction.

As a seasoned Project Architect, you’ll partner closely with Project Managers to lead design teams on multiple, concurrent projects across all phases. You’ll collaborate directly with consultants and clients, and contribute meaningfully to deliver thoughtful, well-executed, and inspirational buildings that enhance the urban environment.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated Architect looking to grow professionally, contribute to meaningful projects, and take ownership in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of Architecture experience across all project phases, from feasibility through construction
• Experience in medium- to large-scale multi-family residential projects preferred
• Professional degree in Architecture
• Architectural license required; California license strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of planning and building codes
• Familiarity with LEED and GreenPoint Rated systems a plus
• Proficient in Revit
• Skilled in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Experience with 3D modeling/rendering tools (Rhino, Sketchup, VRay, and Grasshopper); familiarity with AI-enhanced workflows a plus
• Experience coordinating consultant teams and leading meetings
• Experience in managing delivery of construction document sets
• Experience in Construction Administration and jobsite visits
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to give client presentations
• Highly organized, technically knowledgeable, and detail-oriented
• Able to carry a design from concept through execution
• Collaborative team player, able to contribute effectively in a studio environment
• Experience mentoring and sharing knowledge to all levels
• Self-motivated and capable of managing tasks independently
• Interest in future leadership opportunities

What We Offer

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• Competitive PTO
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Downtown office near Powell BART/Muni station
• Calm, collaborative work environment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning

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