Senior Design Architect — Lead Designer for Civic Projects

Lockeandkey; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental reimbursement

401(k)

Annual bonuses

Profit sharing

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Pre-tax commute voucher

Job summary

Shah Kawasaki Architects (SKA) in Oakland, CA seeks a Senior Design Architect to establish design concepts, lead project development, and collaborate with Principals. The role offers a salaried, full-time position with benefits in a community-focused office near transit and parking in Oldtown Oakland.

Ideal candidates have extensive architectural experience, strong client leadership, and proficiency in design tools like SketchUp and Revit.

Qualifications

• Ten to twenty years of architectural practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs and presentations.
• Work directly with clients, managing the project from beginning to end.
• Develop client relationships resulting in future firm commissions.
• Provide value to marketing pursuits.
• Provide guidance and leadership to team members.
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives and programs.
• Ability to manage design process and incorporation of building codes.
• Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and presentation drawings, as projects require.
• Resolve design issues with creative and practical solutions.

Skills

Client relationships

Marketing

Leadership

Communication

Architectural knowledge

SketchUp

Revit

Team collaboration

Project experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Master’s degree preferred

Licensed Architect

Tools

Adobe Suite

Job description

Shah Kawasaki Architects (SKA) in Oakland, CA seeks a Senior Design Architect to establish design concepts, lead project development, and collaborate with Principals. The role offers a salaried, full-time position with benefits in a community-focused office near transit and parking in Oldtown Oakland.

Ideal candidates have extensive architectural experience, strong client leadership, and proficiency in design tools like SketchUp and Revit.