Intermediate Designer/Job Captain (Red Dot Studio)
General
Red Dot Studio is seeking a thoughtful, motivated Intermediate Designer/Job Captain to support the design and delivery of residential and institutional projects from concept through construction. This role works closely with the principal and project leadership to advance project coordination, documentation, and team communication, with opportunities to grow into increased responsibility over time.
Red Dot Studio is a collaborative, community-focused architecture practice blending research, design, and architecture into a shared, exploratory process. Our work begins with listening to the land, the community, and each project’s purpose to create place-specific solutions rooted in care, craft, and responsibility. We build places that are thoughtful, regenerative, and grounded in practical application.
This role is ideal for someone who is both design-minded and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through and a desire to grow within a collaborative studio environment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the production of drawing sets and technical documentation across all project phases, with guidance from project leadership.
- Develop and coordinate architectural details that align design intent with constructability.
- Support Project Architects and Project Managers in advancing project coordination and documentation.
- Contribute to the development of drawings, models, and presentation materials.
- Assist with permitting documentation, including code research, zoning review, and agency submittals.
- Coordinate with consultants and integrate engineering systems into project documents.
- Maintain organized, consistent, and high-quality drawing sets aligned with studio standards.
- Support construction administration tasks, including responding to RFIs and reviewing submittals, as needed.
- Communicate clearly with team members, contributing to a collaborative and accountable workflow.
Skills / Attributes Required
- Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Architecture (Bachelor’s or Master’s)
- 3–5 years of experience in a professional architecture office
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
- Experience contributing to drawing sets and coordinating technical documentation
- Working knowledge of construction methods, detailing, and building systems
- Familiarity with California codes, zoning, and permitting processes and ability to learn new jurisdictions
- Strong design sensibility paired with attention to detail and craft
- Organized, proactive, and able to follow through on tasks with consistency
- Ability to work independently while seeking guidance when appropriate
- Clear communicator with a collaborative mindset
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $80,000–$110,000, commensurate with experience, with candidates at the Intermediate Designer level typically falling toward the lower end of the range and more experienced Job Captains toward the upper end.
- Paid time off and holidays
- Health insurance
- Professional development support, including licensure and continuing education
- Mentorship and opportunity to grow into Project Architect / Project Manager roles
Additional Notes
- This position is currently remote, with the expectation of transitioning to a hybrid Bay Area schedule
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Red Dot Studio reserves the right to adjust responsibilities as needed