Project Designer Job at Siegel & Strain Architects in 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.