Senior Architect

TRG Architecture + Interior Design; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Dental and vision plans

401K matching

Job summary

TRG Architecture + Interior Design is seeking a Senior Architect / Senior Project Manager to lead high-end residential projects from concept through construction, working closely with the principal and the studio team to develop cohesive designs from initial concept to completion.

You will mentor junior staff, help shape the studio's standards and culture, and collaborate with our interiors team to ensure a seamless design direction across spaces, finishes, and furnishings.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in high-end single-family residential work.
• Strong design ability with space planning and building systems knowledge.
• Proficiency in Rhino or SketchUp and AutoCAD; Revit and Photoshop preferred.
• California license strongly preferred or eligible to sit for ARE.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively on high-end residential projects
• Develop projects through all architectural phases (PD, DD, CD, CA)
• Present and discuss design work with clients and guide decisions
• Coordinate with consultants and support permitting and construction administration
• Review junior staff work and help develop their skills
• Contribute to the studio's direction, standards, and culture

Skills

High-end residential design

Project management

Rhino

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Photoshop

Client presentations

Hand sketching & ideation

Time management

Education

Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch)

Tools

Rhino

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

The Senior Architect / Senior Project Manager leads residential projects from concept through construction, working closely with the principal and the rest of the studio. They work collaboratively to develop project designs, obtain permits, and conduct construction administration. As a senior member of a small team, you'll also help shape how the studio works and grows — mentoring newer staff, strengthening our standards, bringing ideas that move the practice forward, and collaborating with the rest of your team. As we’re an architecture and interior design practice, you will collaborate with our interiors team to ensure that the project has a cohesive design direction from foundational concepts through finishes and furnishings.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively on high-end residential projects
• Develop projects through all architectural phases (PD, DD, CD, CA)
• Present and discuss design work with clients, and guide them through decisions across each phase.
• Coordinate with consultants, and support the project through permitting and construction administration.
• Review the work of junior staff and help develop their skills.
• Contribute to the studio's direction, standards, and culture as a senior member of a small team.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch).
• 8+ years of professional experience, primarily in high-end single-family residential work.
• Strong design ability, with command of space planning and building systems for residential projects.
• Proficiency in a 3D modeling software (Rhino or SketchUp)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Revit (preferred)
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop (preferred)
• Strong communication and client-presentation skills
• Strong ability to sketch and develop ideas by hand or digitally.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with California residential practice — code and permitting
• California architectural license strongly preferred, or eligibility to sit for the Architect Registration Examination.

What we offer

A close, collaborative studio where senior staff have genuine ownership of their projects and a voice in the direction of the practice. Competitive compensation and benefits, and support for licensure and professional growth.

COMPENSATION:

Our compensation is very competitive and commensurate with experience.

In addition, we provide a generous benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, 100% coverage for health insurance, dental and vision plans, and a matching 401K plan.

TRG Architects is an equal opportunity employer.