Intermediate Architectural Designer

Polytech is currently seeking a skilled Intermediate Architectural Designer to join our San Francisco practice. This is a full-time in-person position.

Polytech Associates is a San Francisco-based architecture, planning, and interior design firm focused on the healthcare and commercial markets.

• Contributes to the development of distinct portions of a project with regular supervision by Project Leadership. Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task-specific level.
• Produces and coordinates presentation and contract deliverables such as diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models and animations.
• Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.
• Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability. Integrates interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move forward the design of a portion of a project.
• Actively collaborates at a project team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas.
• Demonstrates an intermediate understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details and construction techniques. Is able to enrich design concepts through technical strategies. Effectively uses appropriate tools to design and document at all project phases.
• Manages time and workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments with regular interaction and direction from Project Leadership. Shares knowledge with less experienced staff.

• Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Professional licensure process is in progress; LEED accreditation preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, parametric and rendering software, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Suite.

• Health and Wellness:
  Medical, dental, vision, PTO, select paid holidays
• Savings: 401(k)
• Professional Development:
  Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development

Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, and education and typically ranges from $72,000 to $80,000.

Applicants must have the indefinite right to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Polytech is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.