Designer Job at HANDEL ARCHITECTS LLP in San Francisco

Designer - (ARCH_201)

Handel Architects is an internationally recognized architecture and interior design firm dedicated to design excellence, with offices in San Francisco, New York City, Boston, Denver, and Hong Kong. Our San Francisco office focuses on innovative mixed-use and multi-family residential projects that enhance the urban fabric and support sustainable living. We embrace open design dialogue and participation among all our team members to create a respectful and collaborative work environment and strive to provide opportunities for professional growth meaningful to each individual.

Our San Francisco office operates on a hybrid schedule, with in-office work Monday-Thursday and remote-optional work on Fridays.

About the Job

Our San Francisco office is looking for a talented, creative, and enthusiastic designer with experience across all phases of architecture. You should be passionate about contributing to the creative design process and bringing projects to life in the built environment. Our ideal candidate is self-driven and able to balance self-directed work while also collaborating with fellow employees and reporting to the Project Manager. Responsibilities will span all phases from concept to construction administration, including but not limited to:

1. Assist in the design of project sites and building massing based on planning codes and regulations
2. Assist in programming spaces, layout and design of residential units and amenity spaces, interior design, and facade design
3. Produce design drawings, graphic presentations, renderings, and visualizations
4. Produce design and construction documents, including plans, sections, elevations, details, and schedules
5. Actively participate in team meetings and client meetings
6. Work collaboratively and coordinate with external design consultants

Qualifications

1. Professional degree in Architecture
2. 3-5 years of professional experience
3. On a path to professional licensure
4. Strong Revit and AutoCAD skills
5. 3-D modeling and rendering experience (Rhino, Sketchup, VRay, Enscape, Grasshopper)
6. Graphic layout experience (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
7. Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
8. Ability to work effectively as part of a team, willingness to collaborate and learn
9. Self-driven, ability to self-direct and organize
10. Detail oriented and thorough, able to carry design from concept through realization
11. Familiarity with planning codes and building codes
12. Interest in future leadership positions

Preferred Qualifications:

1. LEED Certification
2. Experience with multi-family residential, mixed-use, and high-rise buildings

Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision