Architectural Designer

Yes Community Architects is a full-service architecture practice creating housing and community-centered projects from early visioning through construction. Our work is shaped by policy, people, and place—and by the relationships that bring projects to life. Our work includes affordable and workforce housing, student housing, infill development, modular construction, and transit-oriented communities.

We’re looking for a Designer II with strong design instincts, solid technical skills, and 3+ years of professional experience.

You’ll help lead projects from concept through documentation, develop drawing packages, coordinate with consultants and collaborating architects, and contribute directly to the design vision.

Design skills are paramount. We’re looking for someone who can carry a strong idea from concept through plans, elevations, materials, details, and presentation.

You’ll also help us explore new AI, visualization, and digital tools to improve how we design and communicate.

• Design and develop housing and community-focused projects
• Lead Revit drawing packages, including plans, elevations, interiors, and details
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, clients, and collaborating architects
• Participate in client and design meetings
• Conduct site surveys and existing-condition documentation
• Help develop AI and digital workflows using tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Sora
• Contribute to research around Universal Design, sustainability, modular construction, mass timber, and other emerging practices

• 3+ years of professional architecture experience
• Working knowledge of CBC, accessibility, zoning, and construction documentation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to social justice, sustainability, and housing for all
• Bay Area permitting experience is a plus

• A sunny loft office overlooking Strawberry Creek Park in Berkeley
• Creative, socially impactful projects
• Significant design responsibility and mentorship
• A collaborative, healthy office culture
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities to grow with the firm

Yes Community Architects is a small, mighty architecture firm committed to building a diverse and inclusive practice. We strongly encourage applicants from backgrounds historically underrepresented in architecture and design to apply. Multi-lingual applicants welcome.