Designer

About Handel Architects Handel Architects•San Francisco, CA

3d•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Handel Architects is an award-winning, full-service Architecture, Planning, and Interior Design firm with offices in San Francisco, New York, Boston, and Hong Kong. We specialize in innovative, sustainability-driven solutions that shape vibrant communities worldwide. Our San Francisco office specializes in complex mixed-use and multi-family residential projects, from boutique urban infill to large-scale high-rise developments. We’re a collaborative team of passionate Architects and Designers who thrive in an open studio environment. We share ideas, support each other, and design spaces that positively impact lives. Our culture values creativity, camaraderie, and growth—we celebrate achievements, work hard, and genuinely enjoy what we do. We operate on a hybrid schedule: in-office Monday–Thursday, with optional remote work on Fridays. Our San Francisco studio is seeking a Designer with 5–7 years of experience to join our design-driven team. We’re looking for a sharp, passionate Architect who thrives in collaborative environments, brings strong problem-solving skills, and takes pride in producing clear client presentations and accurate construction documents. You’ll play a key role in shaping buildings starting from the feasibility and concept phases, and ensuring design intent is carried through documentation and construction. You’ll partner closely with Senior Project Architects and design teams on multiple, concurrent projects across all phases. You’ll coordinate directly with consultants, lead meetings, and continue to develop the skills to deliver thoughtful, well-executed, and inspirational buildings that enhance the urban environment. This is a great opportunity for a motivated Architect looking to grow professionally, contribute to meaningful projects, and take ownership in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Requirements

5-7 years of professional architectural experience across all project phases, from feasibility and entitlement through construction
Professional degree in Architecture
Licensed Architect required; California licensure strongly preferred
Experience with medium- to large-scale multifamily residential projects preferred
Strong knowledge of zoning, planning, and building codes
Proficiency in Revit required
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Demonstrated experience coordinating consultant teams and leading project meetings
Proficiency in producing comprehensive construction document sets
Experience with Construction Administration and jobsite observations
Highly organized, technically proficient, and detail-oriented
Ability to lead a design from concept through execution
Collaborative team player with strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience mentoring and guiding junior staff

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with LEED and GreenPoint Rated certification systems a plus
Experience with 3D modeling and rendering tools, including Rhino, SketchUp, V-Ray, and Grasshopper; familiarity with AI-enhanced design workflows a plus

Responsibilities

Shape buildings starting from the feasibility and concept phases
Ensuring design intent is carried through documentation and construction
Partner closely with Senior Project Architects and design teams on multiple, concurrent projects across all phases
Coordinate directly with consultants
Lead meetings
Continue to develop the skills to deliver thoughtful, well-executed, and inspirational buildings that enhance the urban environment