Architectural Senior Project Designer – Multifamily & Mixed-Use

Architectural Senior Project Designer – Multifamily & Mixed-Use

Company Name: TCA Architects

Location:

Oakland, CA

Project Focus:
High-Density Multifamily, Mixed-Use, Retail, and Hospitality Developments

Work Setting:
Hybrid (3 Days In-Office | Thursday–Friday Remote / Half-Day Fridays Available)

Salary: $90,000 – $120,000 + Performance-Based Bonus

Recruited Exclusively By:
Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Are you a visionary architectural designer ready to transcend routine production and steer the creative evolution of high-density urban landscapes? We are seeking an Architectural Senior Project Designer to step into a pivotal creative leadership role within our Oakland studio. In this position, you will not simply execute tasks; you will architect the future of the Bay Area, driving design vision from early feasibility and site yield studies through schematic design, translating bold, sustainable concepts into buildable realities.

Joining our team means immersing yourself in a close-knit, high-performing studio environment where your design-focused professional skills are backed by a robust, technology-driven platform. Based directly above a major transit hub with inspiring skyline views, this role offers an exceptional career trajectory filled with mentorship, long-term career growth, and comprehensive professional development support. Here, you will collaborate with cross-functional experts to deliver award-winning, community-focused projects that leave a lasting architectural legacy.

• Lead the conceptual design, form development, and architectural vision for prominent multifamily and mixed-use urban developments.
• Generate sophisticated site yield studies, complex massing models, and early feasibility concepts to establish project viability.
• Advance architectural concepts seamlessly from initial programming and site studies through high-impact schematic design phases.
• Create high-quality 3D models, photorealistic renderings, and compelling visual presentations to articulate design intent.
• Utilize an integrated software suite including Sketch Up, Revit, Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite to communicate design narratives effectively.
• Prepare and present persuasive design concepts to firm leadership, collaborative project teams, public agencies, and clients.
• Integrate design intent smoothly with engineering and construction requirements by collaborating closely with Project Managers, Project Architects, and specialized consultants.
• Support technical development and documentation phases as needed, ensuring the integrity of the design vision is maintained into construction.
• Maintain an expert awareness of complex zoning regulations, local building codes, and evolving housing typologies.
• Mentor junior designers, foster a collaborative environment, and contribute vibrantly to a studio-wide culture of design excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture (B.Arch).
• 6–10 years of professional architectural experience within a collaborative studio environment.
• Minimum of 3–5+ years of U.S.
  
  -based multifamily mid-rise design experience.
• Advanced command of Sketch Up, Revit, Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Working knowledge of construction systems and a proven ability to develop concepts legally compliant with building typologies.
• A comprehensive design portfolio demonstrating strong form-giving skills and recent, relevant multifamily project work (PDF format, max 10MB).

• Active California Architect license, or advanced progress toward California licensure.
• Deep familiarity with the California Building Code (CBC) and Bay Area zoning ordinances.
• Broad design experience spanning a diverse range of housing types, retail integration, and hospitality environments.

About TCA Architects

Founded in 1993, TCA Architects is a nationally recognized architecture firm specializing in high-density multifamily, mixed-use, retail, and hospitality developments. With studios in Irvine, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Honolulu, TCA delivers award-winning, sustainable, and community-focused projects through a collaborative, technology-driven approach. Our Oakland…