Senior Project Architect — Lead Design & Delivery

Archinect; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AB Design Studio, Inc. in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a Project Architect with a strong leadership focus to guide design and delivery on complex projects.

The role requires overseeing teams, coordinating with clients, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across the studio. The ideal candidate brings 15–20 years of experience, proficiency in ArchiCAD, Rhino, and the Adobe Creative Suite, and a proven ability to lead in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in architecture or related field.
• Proactive leadership with focus on design, project delivery and meeting client and firm-wide expectations.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and accountability; ability to lead teams in a collaborative design studio.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive leadership in design, project delivery and client relations.
• Lead teams in a collaborative design studio setting and ensure project milestones are met.
• Maintain rigorous attention to detail, organization and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure design integrity and client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Client communication

Tools

ArchiCAD

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

AB Design Studio, Inc. in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a Project Architect with a strong leadership focus to guide design and delivery on complex projects.

The role requires overseeing teams, coordinating with clients, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across the studio. The ideal candidate brings 15–20 years of experience, proficiency in ArchiCAD, Rhino, and the Adobe Creative Suite, and a proven ability to lead in a collaborative environment.