Designer

About the Office: 

Handel Architects is an internationally recognized architecture and interior design firm dedicated to design excellence, with offices in San Francisco, New York City, Boston, Denver, and Hong Kong. Our San Francisco office focuses on innovative mixed-use and multi-family residential projects that enhance the urban fabric and support sustainable living. We embrace open design dialogue and participation among all our team members to create a respectful and collaborative work environment and strive to provide opportunities for professional growth meaningful to each individual.   

Our San Francisco office operates on a hybrid schedule, with in-office work Monday-Thursday and remote-optional work on Fridays. 

About the Role: 

Our San Francisco office is looking for a smart, energetic, and responsible Designer who is motivated and excited to work on projects from inception through completion. We provide opportunity for those who are highly ambitious, inquisitive, eager to learn and take initiative. We have several designers who joined Handel early in their careers and have quickly made their way to becoming future leaders. 

As a Designer, you will work in collaborative, small-to-medium-sized teams, allowing for accelerated learning. You will have opportunities to be involved in various project phases and opportunities for ownership of responsibilities. In addition to conceptual design projects, you will be exposed to construction techniques, building materials, document preparation, and building codes. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor and/or master’s degree in architecture 

• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within project team 

• Capacity to interface with and take direction from senior designers 

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to take initiative and ownership of any task 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Strong graphic presentation experience (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) 

• Adept at making models and creating presentation material 

• 3-D modeling and rendering experience (Rhino, Sketchup, Enscape, VRay, Grasshopper) 

• Strong Revit and AutoCAD skills 

Compensation & Benefits 

• Salary Range: $68,000 - $78,000  

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) 

• Competitive PTO 

• 401(K) with Employer Contribution 

• Professional Development Opportunities