Project Architect

Mark Cavagnero Associates

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Collaborative studio environment

Job summary

A prestigious architecture firm in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Architect specializing in hospitality interiors. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience and a strong design portfolio showcasing refined interiors. Responsibilities include leading projects from concept to execution while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with a focus on high-profile, design-driven projects that have lasting cultural impact.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of professional experience, focusing on hospitality interiors.
  • Demonstrated experience with high-end residential and/or resort projects.
  • Licensed architect (or actively pursuing licensure) preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of hospitality interiors projects.
  • Translate design concepts into highly resolved, buildable solutions.
  • Oversee project development across all phases.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, consultants, and clients.
  • Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Proficiency in Revit
Experience with AutoCAD
Experience with Rhino
Experience with SketchUp
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
Strong graphic communication
Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit
AutoCAD
Rhino
SketchUp
Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Senior Architect – Hospitality Interiors

Mark Cavagnero Associates is an award-winning, San Francisco-based architecture firm recognized for design excellence across civic, cultural, educational, and institutional work. For over 25 years, the firm has built a reputation for thoughtful, highly crafted architecture, with projects including SFJAZZ, Oakland Museum of California, and the California Academy of Sciences.

The studio is deeply committed to design rigor, collaboration, and the integration of architecture with broader cultural and environmental contexts. With a team of ~60 professionals, MCA offers the design intensity of a boutique practice with the impact of large-scale, high-profile work.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Architect with 15+ years of experience to lead and contribute to hospitality-focused interiors projects.

This role is ideal for a design-driven architect who brings a refined sensibility to interiors, understands luxury hospitality standards, and can lead projects from concept through execution while maintaining design integrity.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and delivery of hospitality interiors projects, including high-end residential and resort work
  • Translate design concepts into highly resolved, buildable solutions
  • Oversee project development across all phases: concept, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, consultants, and clients
  • Maintain a strong focus on materiality, detailing, and spatial experience
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to studio-wide design culture
  • Coordinate with contractors and support construction administration efforts
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
  • 15+ years of professional experience, with a strong focus on hospitality interiors
  • Demonstrated experience with high-end residential and/or resort projects
  • Licensed architect (or actively pursuing licensure) preferred
  • Strong design portfolio showcasing refined interiors and detailing
Skills & Tools
  • Proficiency in Revit (required)
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Strong graphic communication and presentation skills
  • High level of attention to detail and material understanding
Why Join MCA
  • Work on design-driven, high-profile projects with lasting cultural impact
  • Collaborate within a tight-knit, design-focused studio environment
  • Opportunity to bring a hospitality lens into a firm known for architectural excellence

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including:

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