Heather Young Architects

About the role

Heather Young Architects is an award-winning architectural design firm known for distinctive design solutions. Located in Palo Alto, California, our portfolio includes commercial, small scale multi-family and single family residential projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with the project manager and design team in the development of the design with limited supervision
• Create preliminary and schematic design drawing packages for client presentations and design review boards
• Manage production, organization, and coordination of drawing sets with an exceptional standard of craft and quality
• Seek innovative approaches to communicate design ideas efficiently, effectively, and artfully using various software platforms

Requirements

• B Arch or M Arch degree from a NAAB accredited architecture program
• 3-6 years of experience in commercial and/or single family residential architecture
• Be eligible to work in California through existing right or active visa
• Knowledge of CBC and CRC standards, design, and detailing in Type V construction
• Strong design and project management skills
• Fully licensed or in a licensure track
• Fluent in several software programs, ArchiCAD (preferred)
• Thoughtful design skills and strong portfolio, including examples of construction drawings
• Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and self-management

Qualifications

• Fluent in several software programs, ArchiCAD (preferred)
• Strong portfolio, including examples of construction drawings
• Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and self-management

Skills

• B Arch or M Arch degree from a NAAB accredited architecture program
• 3-6 years of experience in commercial and/or single family residential architecture
• Knowledge of CBC and CRC standards, design, and detailing in Type V construction
• Strong design and project management skills
• Fully licensed or in a licensure track
• Fluent in several software programs, ArchiCAD (preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonuses
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Simplified IRA plan and transit allowance
• Medical, dental, and vision health care plans
• Life insurance and disability plans