We are currently seeking a Senior Architect to join our San Francisco studio.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Architectural Projects: Manage the full architectural process from schematic design to construction administration on a variety of project types, ensuring every detail aligns with design intent and project goals.
Construction Administration: Act as the primary liaison during construction, conducting site visits, leading owner/contractor meetings, and resolving on-site challenges with confidence and expertise.
Mentorship and Leadership: Oversee and mentor junior staff, fostering their growth while ensuring high-quality design and technical standards are met across all project phases.
Client and Stakeholder Engagement: Present design concepts and project updates to clients, general contractors, and review boards, ensuring transparency and collaborative problem-solving.
Legal and Code Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to relevant building codes, fire regulations, zoning laws, and accessibility requirements, maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Collaboration and Coordination: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and external consultants, coordinating project deliverables to maintain design integrity and technical accuracy.
Architectural Expertise: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture with 10+ years of professional experience.
Licensing: Registered Architect or eligibility to complete the ARE. LEED accreditation is a plus.
Software Proficiency: Strong command of AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM software (Dynamo, Grasshopper). 3D modeling expertise is essential.
Construction Administration Experience: Proven track record of managing construction processes on large-scale projects, from design detailing to on-site coordination.
Technical Excellence: Ability to resolve complex design and construction issues, while maintaining the integrity of the project’s vision.
Leadership: Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage teams, mentor junior architects, and communicate effectively across all levels.
Passion for Design: A genuine passion for architecture and a commitment to delivering innovative, sustainable, and technically sound designs.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary with annual performance-based bonuses.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan.
Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible hybrid work model.
9/80 work schedule with alternating 3-day weekends.
Continuing education and professional development support.
Collaborative studio culture with firm-wide impact potential.
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About 10Design Collective 10Design is a global collective of expert practices operating across architecture, urbanism and design, brought together within the Egis Group. Each practice retains its own identity, culture and market presence, while benefiting from shared platforms, intelligence and collective scale. Individually, our practices deliver people-focused, creative and responsible design. Together, as 10N, we multiply that impact. By connecting expertise across regions and disciplines, we are better positioned to address the defining challenges of our time, including climate change, rapid urbanisation and the responsible use of resources. The 10Design model is founded on enablement rather than centralisation. Shared services and leadership roles exist to strengthen practices, support collaboration and unlock value across the Collective, while respecting local autonomy and brand equity. Must have the right to work in the UK