Junior Designer - Architecture

SOM • San Francisco, CA

8d • $56,000 - $64,000

About The Position

At SOM, the Junior Designer - Architecture contributes to project design and development under the direct supervision of project leadership. The role supports the creation of sustainable, impactful work through collaborative, interdisciplinary teams and values excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration.

The designer develops project components, produces presentation and contract deliverables, and uses appropriate tools to design and document work across project phases. The position requires strong conceptual design ability, attention to precision and accuracy, effective communication, and active collaboration with project teams. The designer manages time and workload to meet deadlines while receiving frequent interaction and direction from project leadership.

Applicants must submit a portfolio as one PDF attachment of 10–20 pages and no more than 5 MB. Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. The stated compensation typically ranges from $56,000 to $64,000, based on experience, qualifications, location, and education.

Requirements

• Recent completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field.
• Strong collaborative ability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software, and Adobe Suite.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of a project aspect under the direct supervision of project leadership, demonstrating initiative, process innovation, problem solving, sound decision-making, and attention to precision and accuracy.
• Produce presentation and contract deliverables, including diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models, and animations.
• Communicate internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.
• Create and innovate using strong conceptual design ability, integrating interdisciplinary criteria to advance the design of a project component.
• Collaborate actively at the project-team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas.
• Use appropriate tools to design and document across project phases, applying a basic understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details, and construction techniques.
• Manage time and workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments, with frequent interaction and direction from project leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life and accident insurance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Pre-tax spending accounts.
• Employee discount programs.
• Flexible schedules.
• Paid family leave.
• Paid vacation.
• Backup child and elder care.
• Employee assistance program.
• Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees.
• Specialized in-house career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level