Senior Project Architect — Lead Design & Team Mentorship

AIA Orange County; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k plan

Continuing education presentations

Relocation assistance

Hiring bonus

Job summary

The Cearnal Collective, an award-winning architecture and interior design firm in Santa Barbara, seeks a senior architect with 8+ years of experience to design client solutions and lead teams. The role emphasizes collaboration in a studio environment and hands-on development of project documents.

Ideal candidates hold a architecture degree, have strong Revit skills, and understand California codes. This position offers growth, mentoring, and a supportive culture in a dog-friendly downtown

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in the field of architecture.
• Licensure strongly preferred but not required.
• Revit modeling literacy.
• Strong understanding of the principles and practices of architecture.
• Knowledge of California state building codes and standards, technical detailing, and construction methods.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to understand their needs and develop design solutions.
• Mentor and direct a young and enthusiastic staff and maintain a hands-on approach to creating project documents.
• Plan, develop, manage, and execute a variety of projects.

Skills

Revit modeling

Team leadership

Client communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

Job description

The Cearnal Collective, an award-winning architecture and interior design firm in Santa Barbara, seeks a senior architect with 8+ years of experience to design client solutions and lead teams. The role emphasizes collaboration in a studio environment and hands-on development of project documents.

Ideal candidates hold a architecture degree, have strong Revit skills, and understand California codes. This position offers growth, mentoring, and a supportive culture in a dog-friendly downtown