Junior Architect Designer

Spacial AI•Palo Alto, CA

About The Position

About Spacial: At Spacial, we’re redefining how the built world gets designed, engineered, and approved. With decades of combined experience across architecture, engineering, and construction, we’ve felt the industry’s pain points firsthand — slow approvals, endless redlines, and unclear requirements that derail even the best designs. We built Spacial to fix that. Our AI-powered platform automates structural and MEP engineering, transforming 2D plans into permit-ready, code-compliant drawings in days, not months. This isn’t just optimization. It’s a new standard built to give the AEC industry speed, clarity, and control from day one. By connecting architects, engineers, builders, and homeowners on a single platform, Spacial eliminates friction, streamlines approvals, and accelerates how ideas become reality. About the Role We are seeking a talented and motivated Junior Architectural Designer with advanced proficiency in ArchiCAD to join our design team. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills, creativity, and a solid understanding of the permitting process. This role is best suited for a designer who has experience preparing and submitting drawing sets for review by local jurisdictions and is eager to grow within a collaborative architectural practice.

Requirements

Advanced proficiency in ArchiCAD (required) with the ability to set up projects, manage layers, and produce clean, detailed construction documents.
3+ years of professional experience in an architectural office, with direct experience submitting projects to local planning/building jurisdictions.
Solid understanding of zoning codes, planning approvals, and permitting processes in California.
Strong technical drawing, detailing, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Experience with residential design (single-family and ADUs).
Familiarity with 3D visualization, rendering, or BIM coordination.
Knowledge of additional software (e.g., Twinmotion, Photoshop, SketchUp) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and produce design and construction drawings in ArchiCAD for residential and light commercial projects.
Collaborate with project managers and senior architects on concept design, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation.
Prepare complete permit submittal packages, ensuring compliance with local zoning ordinances, building codes, and jurisdictional requirements.
Research and apply zoning codes, planning regulations, and permitting procedures for multiple jurisdictions.
Coordinate with consultants, engineers, and city planning/building departments to ensure timely approvals.
Assist in client presentations, design renderings, and documentation as required.
Maintain accurate project files and contribute to a clear, organized workflow.