Architectural Designer

SIM Architects, established in 1996, is celebrating its 30 th Anniversary this year! We are growing and are looking to add an Architectural Designer who is self-motivated, hard-working and focused with 2 to 3 years of full-time experience on architectural or interior design projects at an established firm. The position will provide opportunities for a wholistic training/learning and growing into the field of architecture with variety of roles;

and significant exposure to diverse building typologies at our office. We are currently working on various new projects including educational, institutional, commercial, residential and ecumenical structures. Some of the projects include major renovations and additions to high school and elementary school campuses, new mixed-use residential developments (including the master plan for a 1,000-acre site), a new college campus master plan, and a new iconic church structure.

• More than 2 years of full-time experience in producing architecture or interior design documents.
• Bachelor of Architecture degree from an accredited college or university.
• General knowledge of California Building Code and ADA Accessibility Code.
• General knowledge of various construction types, building materials and systems.
• Proficiency with REVIT, Enscape, AutoCAD, Sketch-up, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, and hand-sketching graphic skills.
• Ability to put together high-level graphic presentation materials for client meetings.
• Strong collaboration and effective communication with project team is required.
• Proven ability to produce fully coordinated parts of the construction document set.
• Proactive attitude with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentational skills is required.
• Ability to work effectively, balancing demands on multiple projects at various stages of development.
• Willingness to pitch-in and assist where needed in a team-oriented culture.
• Detail-oriented, critical thinking, strong design and graphics sense, curiosity, flexible mindset and strong work ethic.

• Excellent career opportunities in a stable design-oriented firm. We offer competitive salaries and benefits. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, holidays, PTO and 401(k) with matching in addition to a collaborative, healthy, stable and vibrant work environment with life/work balance.
• Our main office is located in downtown Lafayette within walking distance of all major transit systems, including the Lafayette BART Station.