Designer, 5+ Years' Experience (McGriff Architects)

Who You Are 

• A self-starter who is collaborative, organized and self-directing within small teams.
• A talented individual who is looking to take responsibility and grow within their projects and the organization.
• Someone who has experience with client, consultant and contractor interactions, and strong communication skills.
• A team player who can enthusiastically jump in when needed.
• Preferably based in the Bay Area and familiar with our unique design and construction environment Skills and Responsibilities
• An exceptional design sensibility and a strong portfolio; hand sketching is a plus.
• Able to create reliable, well-coordinated drawings across all phases of design.
• Collaborate with project managers and firm principals across many facets of the project, including design development, project deliverables, and meetings, both internal and external.
• Assist with code and planning research, and other research tasks.
• Produce presentation materials.

Experience

• At least 5+ years of experience with an architectural firm, ideally focusing on residential projects in the Bay Area.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, MS Office, Adobe CS, G Suite.
• Accredited degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch). CA license, or in active pursuit of professional licensure.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary (commensurate with experience), paid time off and paid holidays. Our office has a hybrid schedule, currently with two days working together in-office, and three days at home. We cover 100% of health, dental and vision benefits. We also provide a 401(k) plan with employer contribution, continuing education benefits, the option to work remotely for up to 2 weeks per year, and excellent potential for professional advancement and growth. Incentives are also offered for completion of professional licensure.