Quezada Architecture, a multi-disciplinary, woman-owned boutique design firm with offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles, is currently seeking qualified candidates to join our diverse and talented team. We are passionate about creating thoughtful, beautiful, and healthy environments for our clients with exciting and unique projects in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Hawaii. Our work spans a wide range of sectors including commercial, hospitality, high-end residential, aviation, and health/wellness.

Our ideal candidate is creative, collaborative, self-motivated, organized, positive and flexible, with strong verbal and written communication skills. Candidates must have both the requisite experience and a passion for modern design, exceptional design sensibility and graphic skills, and a healthy sense of humor.

Job Summary

This position requires an individual who is competent in the design and technical fundamentals of architecture and interior architecture. Under the supervision of senior staff, this person will collaborate on the design, documentation and consultant coordination. As this is an extremely rich period for career growth, we are looking for an individual who is both comfortable asking for guidance and pro-active in their professional growth. Experience in aviation design is desirable but not mandatory. We are looking to fill several positions.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited Architecture Program

Experience

5+ years of related experience working in a design office

Qualifications, Skills and Software

·       Must be able to initiate and create technical drawings for the SD, DD and CD phases of project documentation

·       Revit 2024 (High level of aptitude mandatory)

·       AutoCAD 2024

·       Twin Motion and/or Enscape

·       Sketch-Up

·       Bluebeam

·       MS Office

·       Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator

Responsibilities

·       Collaborating with team in the concept phase to development of the approach to the project

·       Using 3D visualizations and conventional architectural drawings to convey these ideas to clients and builders

·       Contributing to and helping maintain CAD/BIM library organization

·       Helping with preparation of project presentation materials such as boards and presentation books

·       Following standards established by global and local technology committees

·       Preparing technical documentation of projects

·       Consultant coordination

·       Familiar with building codes and/or know where to find the information

·       Files project correspondence and drawings as required

·       Collaborates with other staff on workflow optimization between technical drawings and 3D visualizations

·       Keeping current with software upgrades

·       Attending client presentations

·       Preparing and issuing Bid Documents

·       Assisting Senior Designer through Construction Administration

What’s in it for you?

You will be part of a fun, high-energy, diverse and smart team dedicated to advancing great design and supporting our communities. We whole-hearted believe in a healthy work-life balance and take measures to care for each other. QA offers a wide range of benefits including health, dental, vision, and chiropractic care as well as matching 401k plan and long-term disability benefits. We value mentorship and career advancement by reimbursing ARE exam fees, licensure fees, and AIA dues. We also pay for professional organization dues to encourage our staff to be engaged in the broader design community. We enjoy what we do and we enjoy doing it together!

General Requirements

Work is currently being performed in a hybrid mode with 3 days in office (T-H) and 2 remote. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Applicants MUST be currently located in the United States, reside in the San Francisco Bay Area and hold a valid US passport, green card, or work visa.

If you do not fit all of the above criteria, please do not apply.

Please forward a PDF of your resume and portfolio via e-mail to the address listed above.  Evidence of proficiency and portfolio will be reviewed.