Senior Designer - Architecture

Archinect

Oakland (CA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401K retirement plan

PTO 10 days annually

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Licensure support

Professional development

Office Happy Hours

Team building and office outings

Bicycle parking and shower in-house

Ergonomic sit-stand workstations

Job summary

Design Draw Build, an Oakland-based architecture-led design-build firm, seeks a Senior Designer to lead design efforts across multiple projects from concept to detailing. The role emphasizes strong communication, collaboration with architects, builders and fabricators, and delivering complete architectural drawings with Revit proficiency.

The ideal candidate has 1–5 years of architecture experience, a Bachelor's degree, and a passion for both design and technical drafting.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture.
1-5 years of experience in Architecture.
Take projects from Schematic Design to detailed rendering.
Participate in planning and design concepts for projects.
Revise and develop design concepts as directed by senior staff.
Prepare 3D models/design documents (Revit required).
Experienced graphic designer with sketching, layout & visual illustration.
Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Take architectural projects from contract to close with oversight from Principal.
Pursue multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely completion.
Attend weekly Design Studio Meeting and prepare progress updates.
Prepare architectural drawings using Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino (Revit required).
Coordinate with team members for redlines and revisions.
Develop project imagery with primary renderer to meet client expectations.
Create complete floor plan sets per instructions and drafting standards.
Coordinate with outside consultants and ensure clear communication between parties.
Revise plans and communicate changes to affected team members.
Present plans and assist in expediting permits with Building/Planning.

Skills

Architectural design

Graphic design

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Independent work

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

Job description

THE VISION

At Design Draw Build, we don’t just build structures; we curate experiences. We are an Oakland-based, architect-led design-build firm where forward-thinking design meets the soul of the craft. Our studio is a collaborative haven for architects, builders, and fabricators who thrive on the magic of a project—from the first spark of a concept to the final detail of completion. We pride ourselves on pushing boundaries through inventive thinking and future-proofing, thriving on the diverse creative challenges found in both our urban and rural projects—from high-end single-family homes and affordable housing to adaptive reuse.

We invite you to join us in pushing boundaries, blending sustainability with art, and creating spaces that truly resonate with our clients’ lives across the Bay Area, Tahoe, and beyond.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR STUDIO

As a Senior Designer you are a key member of the design team. You will be working on multiple projects throughout various phases of the design process. The ideal candidate is an individual who is curious, resourceful, eager to learn and has a passion for graphic design. You are an effective communicator who listens and contributes to a creative design dialogue. The Designer reports directly to the Principal in the Architecture studio with support from Project Managers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Taking architectural projects from “Contract to Close,” with oversight from the Principal.
Thoughtfully pursue multiple projects simultaneously, utilizing the skills of your teammates when needed, and ensuring their timely completion.
Attending the weekly Design Studio Meeting on Monday mornings; and arriving prepared to discuss progress to date, and the week's goals.
Preparing architectural drawings using Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino (Revit is required)
Reaching out regularly for redlining from other studio members.
In turn, providing editing and revisions for other studio members when requested.
Working with our primary renderer to develop project imagery and ensure that it meets client’s expectations.
Creating complete sets of floor plans per instruction or per customer specification in accordance with internal drafting standards.
Coordinating with outside consultants and facilitating very clear communication between multiple parties (i.e. has the Title24 consultant received all of the new drawings that include the Structural Engineers comments).
Revising architectural plans as marked and thoroughly communicate to team members that are affected by any changes
Successfully present plans and expedite permits through Building and Planning Departments.
Tracking the progress of all project submittals with local jurisdictions.
Responding to city comments with input from the Principal.
Meeting with the Billing team to review your projects’ contracts, billable hours, and budgets.
Learning additional software when necessary on a reasonable timeline.