Junior Architectural Designer (ARMOUR ARCHITECTURE)

ARMOUR ARCHITECTURE seeks candidates for Project Architect to lead design and delivery of high-end residential projects under the direction of senior staff. Located in our inspiring, light-filled studio in San Francisco’s Lower Haight neighborhood.

OUR TEAM: We’re a well-established custom residential firm known for creating homes rooted in traditional architecture that thoughtfully support modern living. Maintaining an intentionally small studio, we take on select projects with clients whose vision matches ours. We view them as partners and challenge ourselves to design homes that genuinely enhance the way they live.

OUR WORK: At Armour Architecture, you’ll have the opportunity to deliver exceptional residential projects from concept through completion while working alongside a talented, collaborative team. Based in our renovated 1920s studio in San Francisco’s Lower Haight, we combine time honored design principles with a thoughtful, client-centered approach to creating homes that are both beautiful and deeply functional.

Our portfolio spans San Francisco, Marin, Wine Country, the South Bay, and Hawaii, including a number of historically significant residences. Our reputation for rigor, craftsmanship, and attention to detail has made us a trusted collaborator of leading builders, interior designers, and long-standing clients. We’re passionate about our work, committed to excellence, and proud of the homes we create together.

ROLE OF JUNIOR DESIGNER: You’ll support projects across the firm, included but not limited to articulating design elements, documenting as-builts, preparing construction documents, preparing presentations, participating in site visits, assisting with project workflow, and researching/resourcing client and company needs. The qualified candidate will have unique exposure to multiple projects at all levels and be given the opportunity to demonstrate value and grow their role within the firm.

REQUIRED

• ~2-3 years architecture experience (may include past internship experience)
• Familiarity with the language and execution of high-end residential architecture
• Demonstrated experience with large, multi-faceted projects
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written and graphic
• Knowledge of SketchUp, Rhino and common office programs
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture (minimum) 
• US-based

OUR OPTIMAL CANDIDATE

• Has residential experience
• Demonstrates a passion for high-end, elegant design and precision details
• Is very detail-oriented and organized; appreciates process, follow-through, and managing up
• Has worked within the SF Bay Area or a few other areas that typify our work
• Knows some AutoCAD
• Has a healthy sense of humor & diverse interests to add to our friendly, dynamic atmosphere

SCHEDULE: full-time
COMPENSATION: $125,000-150,000 competitive salary, commensurate with experience
BENEFITS: health, dental, vision; 401K with matching; long-term disability; fee reimbursement for passed ARE licensing exams.
LOCATION: The Lower Haight, San Francisco - central within the city, steps from multiple transit options
AVAILABILITY: immediate/ASAP