Project Architect

About the role

jones | haydu is seeking a Project Architect with 7–10 years of experience for a full-time position in our San Francisco studio.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the conception, coordination, and realization of high-end residential projects, often in collaboration with internationally based architects.
• Collaborate with consultants, clients, and project teams throughout all phases of design and construction administration.
• Work on a diverse range of project types including hospitality, workplace, athletic, multifamily, and residential work.
• Support architectural intent through technical resolution, consultant coordination, construction administration, client communication, and design-sensitive problem solving.

Requirements

• Accredited professional architecture degree (BArch or MArch)
• 7–10 years of professional experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience working directly with consultants, clients, and project teams
• Experience through all phases of design and construction administration
• High-end residential experience preferred
• Strong technical and detailing skills
• Collaborative attitude and ability to work within small project teams
• Licensure or active pursuit of licensure preferred

Technical Requirements

• Strong AutoCAD proficiency
• Revit experience preferred
• Experience producing and coordinating construction document sets
• Experience with consultant coordination and interdisciplinary integration
• Additional software experience such as SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, rendering, or visualization tools is a plus

About Us

jones | haydu is a San Francisco–based architecture studio established in 2004. The practice works across high-end residential, hospitality, athletic, workplace, and multifamily projects, with work spanning the Bay Area, nationally, and internationally. Our work is grounded in craft, technical rigor, collaboration, and the belief that design and execution are inseparable. Our work has received local, national, and international recognition and has been published in Dwell, Architectural Digest, Interior Design, The Architect's Newspaper, The New York Times, and other publications. Our office is located at the foot of Potrero Hill in a shared studio environment with other creative professionals. We maintain a collaborative and informal studio culture with close principal involvement, direct engagement across all phases of projects, and an emphasis on long-term professional growth.

Pay

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

Schedule

San Francisco Bay Area–based and involves regular in-office collaboration, consultant meetings, and periodic site visits.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation

Contact

Please send a cover letter, resume, work samples, and references to careers@joneshaydu.com. Please no drop-ins or phone calls. Due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant.