Project Architect (Mithun)

We are seeking a well-rounded, concept-driven Project Architect or Architectural Designer with 5+ years of post-graduate experience to join our interdisciplinary practice. You’ll be an integral team member working on various project typologies spanning housing, mixed-use, creative workplaces, K-12, higher education, cultural & civic, sustainable districts, neighborhoods and campuses. Our teams are structured to welcome ideas, reward collaboration and enable constant professional growth.

We currently collaborate in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays can be in-office or WFH for most roles.

About Mithun

At Mithun, our design has purpose—to create positive change in people’s lives. We are an internationally recognized leader in sustainability, combining exemplary design with a focus on building and site performance, human health and social equity. Since the inception of the practice in 1949, our work has been recognized with hundreds of peer and industry awards including the 2023 AIA Architecture Firm Award, ULI Global Awards for Excellence, eight AIA Committee on the Environment Top Ten Awards, and numerous ASLA and CSLA awards.

We embrace justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) as key expressions of our mission of Design for Positive Change. We are committed to promoting JEDI both internally and externally in our firm culture, project work and partnerships. A JUST organization since 2017, Mithun’s goal is not just good intentions but real impact for the people, communities and clients we serve.

Role & Responsibilities

• Explore and develop quality design ideas and innovative, thoughtful solutions, that address project goals aligned with Mithun’s values and approach.
• Generate high-quality design drawings, graphic design work, renderings and visualizations to support design projects and marketing pursuits.
• Produce detailed architectural documentation, including plans, sections, elevations, and details, ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations.
• Participate in team meetings, both internal and external, providing insights and ideas to contribute to project development.
• Work collaboratively with designers, architects, interior designers, landscape architects, and urban designers to support multiple projects in a variety of design phases.
• Work effectively as both a team member and independently.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture.
• A minimum of 5+ years of post-graduate professional experience.
• Demonstrated strong concept-based approach to design.
• Excellent graphic communication abilities (hand and digital).
• Enthusiasm for sustainable and innovative design solutions.
• Familiarity with building codes, regulations, and construction methods.
• Experience in production of sets in multiple phases of design, including
• Design Development and Construction Documents
• Proficient in Revit, and the Adobe Creative Suite.

Nice-to-haves (but not required) 

• Previous experience with multi-family housing, student living and/or mixed-use projects.
• Experience with a variety of tools/applications, such as Lumion, Enscape,
• Unreal/Twinmotion, Grasshopper, Rhino, SketchUp and GIS.
• Ability to lead Revit model development
• Architectural registration is a plus.
• Please include your resume, portfolio or relevant work samples.

Mithun benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, parental leave, transit benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan and an annual discretionary bonus opportunity. We offer eight paid holidays, vacation accrual of two weeks per year, sick time accrual, and paid volunteer time.  Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts are available based on eligibility requirements. The expected range of compensation for this role is $82,000 – 100,000 per year. Actual salaries are based on experience, qualifications, internal equity and location.

Mithun is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is based in our San Francisco, CA location.