Senior Architectural Designer

Revive HQ Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $400/mo health insurance

Paid Time Off

Sick Time Off

Company Stock plans

Job summary

Revive HQ Inc. in Irvine, CA, seeks a Senior Architectural Designer to shape residential projects from concept through permitting and delivery. You will work directly with the founders, engineers, and contractors to turn ideas into construction-ready plans. No license required, but CA experience is essential.

Responsibilities include producing docs for remodels and ADUs, leading permit submittals, and coordinating with consultants to resolve issues and keep projects moving.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of California residential design experience.
• Strong AutoCAD skills (Revit a plus).
• Working knowledge of CRC, Title 24, and California zoning/permitting.
• Comfortable communicating with cities, consultants, and contractors.
• License welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Produce construction documents for remodels, additions, ADUs, and custom homes.
• Flag zoning issues, setbacks, and structural concerns during feasibility.
• Lead permit applications from submittal through approval with California departments.
• Resolve plan check corrections and keep projects moving.
• Coordinate with structural engineers, MEP consultants, and contractors.

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Zoning Knowledge

Permitting Liaison

Licensing Optional

Job description

Great construction starts long before the first hammer swings. We're looking for a Senior Architectural Designer to shape how residential projects get designed, permitted, and delivered across California. You'll work directly with our founders, Owner Representatives, engineers, and contractors to turn ideas into construction-ready projects.
You do not need a license. If you've spent years producing residential construction documents and getting projects through California cities, we want to talk to you. Senior Job Captains, Architectural Project Managers, and Residential Designers are all encouraged to apply.

What you will do

• Produce construction documents for remodels, additions, ADUs, and custom homes
• Flag zoning issues, setback conflicts, and structural concerns during feasibility
• Lead permit applications from submittal through approval, working directly with California planning and building departments
• Resolve plan check corrections and keep projects moving
• Coordinate with structural engineers, MEP consultants, and contractors through preconstruction
• Help build our drawing standards and QA processes as the team grows

What we're looking for

• 5+ years of California residential design experience
• Strong AutoCAD skills (Revit is a plus)
• Working knowledge of CRC, Title 24, and California zoning and permitting
• Comfortable talking directly with cities, consultants, and contractors
• License welcome but not required

What we offer

• Up to $400/mo health insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time Off
• Company Stock plans

Revive is a venture-backed proptech company built on the belief that the future starts at home. While most people see renovation as a project, we built it as a path to real wealth for homeowners. By connecting renovation with financing and selling, we create new ways to buy, sell, and unlock value, giving homeowners real control over their biggest asset.

At Revive, ownership is real and impact is visible. We move fast, challenge broken systems, and hold a high bar for clarity and outcomes. If you want to work on problems that matter and see your work translate into real-world change, this is where you will do your best work.

What we offer

• Competitive salary & benefits in a high-growth, VC-backed company
• Real ownership, clear accountability, and the authority to make decisions that matter
• Direct working relationships with Revive’s founders and senior leaders on initiatives that shape how the company grows
• The opportunity to design and build in a company where craft, clarity, and outcomes are valued
• A fast-moving environment where strong work leads to more responsibility and more opportunity
• Flexibility in how and where you work, paired with high expectations for impact
• A culture that values contribution, judgment, and follow-through over titles or tenure

Revive is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on contribution, capability, and alignment with how we work.

The pay range for this role is:

100,000 - 120,000 USD per year (Irvine, CA)