Designer III (Butler Armsden Architects)

Join Our Growing Team at Butler Armsden Architects
Butler Armsden Architects is thriving, with an expanding portfolio of exceptional projects across San Francisco and the Bay Area. From high-end modern residences to meticulous historic renovations, we are continuously pushing the boundaries of custom residential design—and we’re looking for talented professionals to join our team.

We are not only looking at candidates for their ability to meet the position they are interviewing for, we are also projecting the next five years of their career trajectory. We look at the totality of the person to ensure a hand-in-glove fit with our core values.

We invest in your mentorship to support you in your growth through various touch points. Our annual review cycle is tailored to each staff member to ensure that the channels of communication are always open and feedback is clear. We work closely with you to set goals that align with your growth in both the short and long term. Strategically scheduled check-ins throughout the year help to ensure that you have the ability to assess your journey and grant employees internal resources through their colleagues.

Our support goes beyond facilitating your development as a professional in the industry. We also foster an environment for personal connection through activities led by our DEI committee, an annual awards ceremony, company happy hours, anniversary celebrations, and more. Our Coffee with a Teammate program randomly pairs people each month for a conversation at any of the nearby cafes where you can get to know your colleagues outside of the day-to-day office setting.

Our studio fosters a culture of creativity, independence, and hands-on learning. We offer a dynamic environment where architects engage in projects from concept to completion, gaining comprehensive experience on homes of various scales. At Butler Armsden, you’ll have the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility, refine your expertise, and grow professionally. We actively support AXP requirements and licensure. Strong time management, multitasking abilities, and a great sense of humor are highly valued.

We offer competitive salaries and a robust benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, FSA (health and dependent care), long-term disability coverage, paid vacation and sick leave, 401(k) with profit sharing, licensure support and bonuses, transit and parking benefits, annual professional development stipends, and more.

Come be part of a team that’s redefining residential architecture. We’d love to hear from you! Please send your cover letter, resume, and portfolio to careers@butlerarmsden.com.

Position Description
The Designer III assumes a key role in the development, production and coordination of design documentation. They collaborate in the design of specific project components while continuing to support the overall design and project documentation needed throughout the course of a project.

Responsibilities

• Develops and contributes to design, permit, and construction documentation, ensuring
  that all deliverables meet the firm’s standards
• Manages consultant correspondence and drawing set coordination with some oversight
• Attends and/or may lead some client presentations / meetings
• Has good understanding of construction materials and selects materials
• Typically works on 1-2 primary projects
• Knows office policies, drafting standards, project communications
• Focus on mastering how a CD set is put together and supporting CA
• Ensures personal and team contributions are efficient and within the defined project
  scope, minimizing revisions and delays
• Knows permitting process and basic codes
• Ensures design deliverables align with project scope, budget, and timelines

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in Architecture
• 3-5 years minimum of professional, high-end residential experience
• Non-licensed and close to licensure
• Excellent ability to design, draw, model and communicate visually
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive, organized, and collaborative with exceptional problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated skill in 3D modeling/BIM software and 2D drafting (ArchiCAD preferred,
  but not required)
• Adobe Creative Suite experience is preferred
• Technical knowledge of Type V construction preferred
• Knowledge of San Francisco codes is a plus

Butler Armsden Values

• Possesses a professional growth mindset
• Leads by example, embracing the firm’s mission, vision, purpose
• Embraces a strong work ethic that embodies a “can do” attitude, understanding that this
  leadership position and its responsibilities require work above and beyond that of a
• Designer level position to ensure project and firm success
• Is invested, inspired, and passionate about all aspects of projects and the firm
• Expresses pride in our firm’s work while taking full ownership and accountability for
  positional responsibilities
• Exhibits integrity and professionalism in daily project leadership both internally and
  externally
• Provides mentoring, coaching, and training to team members
• Provides consistent, professional, and courteous feedback to Firm Leadership