Junior Designer 0–4 Years Experience (Lars Langberg Architects)

Sebastopol, California | Full-Time | In-Person

Lars Langberg Architects is a design-focused architecture studio based in downtown Sebastopol, California. Our portfolio includes custom homes and estates, retreat centers, and select commercial projects with an emphasis on thoughtful design, lasting client relationships, and a commitment to creating architecture that contributes positively to its surroundings.

Our work increasingly focuses on high-performance projects that integrate beauty, building science, and environmental responsibility. We believe architects have an important role in helping clients make informed decisions that improve comfort, durability, performance, and environmental impact over the life of a building.

Our sunny storefront studio also serves as a gallery and event space, reflecting our long-standing interest in the intersection of architecture, art, and community. We have built a collaborative studio culture where ideas are shared freely, questions are encouraged, and everyone contributes to the work.

We're looking for a Junior Designer with 0–4 years of experience who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow as part of our team. Recent graduates with exceptional portfolios are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Our Team?

At Lars Langberg Architects, you'll build a well-rounded foundation in architectural practice while working alongside experienced architects and contributing to a wide range of projects. We actively mentor team members pursuing further architectural education and licensure, and provide opportunities to take on greater responsibility as your experience and confidence grow.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to projects from conceptual design through construction administration
• Assist with site analysis, planning studies, design research, and material research
• Develop BIM models, construction documents, and detail drawings using Archicad
• Research green building strategies and emerging technologies, and share insights with the team to advance our design approach and client work
• Prepare client presentations, renderings, and graphics using Adobe Creative Suite
• Participate in project meetings to coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and fabricators
• Support coordination with landscape architects, engineers, lighting designers, and other project partners
• Assist with construction administration and field observations as projects progress

Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture, or B.A./B.S with an architecture major
• 0–4 years of professional architectural experience
• Strong design portfolio demonstrating creative thinking and graphic communication
• Proficiency with BIM software (Archicad experience preferred; training will be provided for candidates with Revit or other BIM experience)
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills, with excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment

Salary

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. Expected salary range: $62,000–$78,000 annually

Benefits

• Paid vacation days (10) and paid holidays (9) per year
• 401(k) program with 4% employer match
• Group health insurance with monthly employer contribution
• Performance-based bonuses
• Opportunity for flexible scheduling, including some hybrid work (1–2 days remote per week, depending on project needs)
• A studio culture that values a healthy work/life balance
• Professional development funding for approved learning opportunities

How to Apply

Please submit a one-page cover letter to caroline@larsarchitects.com describing your interest in the position and why you'd be a good fit for our studio, along with a one-page résumé and a portfolio of academic and/or professional work. Please combine all materials into PDF files totaling no more than 20 MB. A link to a personal website or online portfolio is also acceptable.

Qualified candidates from anywhere in the United States are encouraged to apply. We will support the relocation process for the right candidate. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Lars Langberg Architects is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.