Project Designer (Emeryville)

We are seeking an architectural designer to contribute to design and production on project teams of 3-6 architects. Our culture emphasizes teamwork and acknowledges the role each person plays in making our practice a national voice in architecture and sustainability and a great place to work. The ideal candidate is a good communicator, curious, self-motivated, detail-oriented, reliable, and skilled at collaborating with others.

About Siegel & Strain Architects (S&S)

Siegel & Strain Architects advances sustainable design through holistic and integrated design thinking, research, collaboration, and the use of forward-looking materials and systems. A mission-driven practice, we are committed to using architecture as a means of improving communities and addressing climate change. Our portfolio includes civic and education projects; local, regional, and national parks; camps and retreat centers; affordable housing; and reuse of existing buildings. We are a woman-owned architectural firm with a staff of 25, located in Emeryville, California. More information about Siegel & Strain can be found at www.siegelstrain.com.

Required Qualifications and Skills :

A degree in architecture from an accredited architecture program

3 to 7 years of experience in architecture offices

Strong graphic design skills and ability to research, problem solve, and iterate design solutions

Working experience with Revit and Adobe Suite

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Experience preparing presentation drawings

Experience preparing construction documents

Valued Qualifications and Skills :

Experience working with California building codes

Experience working on Type V and wood frame construction

Experience on community-serving projects for non-profit and public clients

Sustainable design experience or proficiency in energy, daylighting or similar modeling / analysis

Progress toward licensure and accreditations such as LEED

Strong writing skills

Work Style, Hours, Compensation and Benefits

We strive to create a healthy work / life balance, a collaborative work environment and a diverse and vibrant work force. We understand the varied work / life challenges of our staff and remain flexible to address individual circumstances.

We are looking for a fulltime employee who is available 40 hours per week.

Typical office hours fall between 8 : 30 am and 6 : 00 pm

Mandatory in-office workdays are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. All staff have the option of working remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Salary range is $65-85k, depending on skills and years of experience.

Benefits include healthcare, life insurance, 401k retirement plan, professional development allowance, licensure bonus, family leave supplement, and commuter benefits.

We offer 15 days of personal time off and nine holidays annually.

Full-time employees can opt for an alternative work week option that allows an 8.5-hour workday in exchange for an additional 15 days off each year.

How to Apply

Interested applicants, please send the following to resume@siegelstrain.com with Project Designer in the email subject line :

One-page resume (PDF format)

Portfolio (PFD format)

In the body of your email (and in lieu of a cover letter), please answer the following question in one or two concise sentences : Based on this job posting, how do you see yourself adding value to our practice?

We will review applicant materials and contact qualified candidates to schedule a conversation. Our goal is to have a new Project Designer start in October. We are unable to respond to phone inquiries.