Residential Architectural Designer

HOUSEWORKS; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance contrib

Paid time off

Flexible hours

Professional development

Job summary

Houseworks in San Francisco seeks a Residential Architectural Designer to develop and manage residential remodeling projects from concept through construction documentation and support. Applicants must reside in the San Francisco Bay area.

Salary is commensurate to experience. The role involves balancing client goals, aesthetics, budgets, and constructability, while coordinating with estimators, PMs, and construction teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of residential architectural design experience, preferably in remodeling.
• Strong residential design, drafting, and construction documentation skills.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, materials, and detailing.
• Ability to manage projects independently and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with San Francisco codes and permitting preferred.
• Degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop thoughtful, functional residential designs that balance client goals, aesthetics, budgets, and constructability.
• Prepare plans, elevations, specifications, selections, and construction documents.
• Manage assigned projects, design schedules, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with estimators, project managers, and construction teams to address feasibility, costs, and construction details.
• Guide clients through the design process with clear communication and sound recommendations.
• Coordinate with consultants and support permitting and construction as needed.

Skills

Residential design

Drafting

Construction documents

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Architecture degree

Job description

At Houseworks, great design doesn't stop at the drawing board. Our integrated design-build approach gives designers the opportunity to work directly with clients and construction professionals, solve real-world challenges, and see their designs come to life.

We're seeking a creative, detail-oriented Residential Architectural Designer to develop and manage residential remodeling projects from initial concepts through construction documentation and construction support. Candidates must reside in the San Francisco Bay area to apply.

Salary: Commensurate to experience.

What You'll Do

• Develop thoughtful, functional residential designs that balance client goals, aesthetics, budgets, and constructability.
• Prepare plans, elevations, specifications, selections, and construction documents.
• Manage assigned projects, design schedules, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with estimators, project managers, and construction teams to address feasibility, costs, and construction details.
• Guide clients through the design process with clear communication and sound recommendations.
• Coordinate with consultants and support permitting and construction as needed.

What We're Looking For

• 4+ years of residential architectural design experience, preferably in remodeling.
• Strong residential design, drafting, and construction documentation skills.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, materials, and detailing.
• Ability to manage projects independently and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with San Francisco codes and permitting preferred.
• Degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or related field preferred.

Why Houseworks?

We're a San Francisco residential design-build firm specializing in renovations, additions, kitchens, bathrooms, and whole-home remodels.

Our collaborative approach connects the design process with the people building the work, giving designers opportunities to contribute from concept through completion.

Benefits include a retirement program, health insurance contribution, paid time off, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities.