Junior Architect

Company Description

CAC Architects has established a strong footprint in the Bay Area's biotech sector and is rapidly expanding into the semiconductor industry. Our portfolio spans office tenant improvements, biotech labs, healthcare facilities, and semiconductor/high-tech projects up to 250,000 square feet.

Our team operates fully remote, but requires our team to visit on-site meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area. We hold our technical standards to the highest level — our CAD and Revit workflows are built to produce accurate, reliable construction documents, and we fully integrate 3D modeling and virtual reality across all design phases, from concept through finish selection and production.

We're growing and looking for passionate professionals to join us. At CAC, we're as invested in our employees as we are in our clients — offering mentorship, career development, and a deep well of industry knowledge to draw from. Our compensation packages, including salaries and bonuses, significantly exceed industry standards and are tailored to your experience and performance.

Role Description

CAC Architects is seeking an ambitious Junior Designer with 1-3yrs of experience in commercial architecture, only (interior designers are also welcome to apply). The Junior Architect will assist in the development of architectural designs, create and review detailed drawings, and support project management tasks. Daily responsibilities include collaborating with teams, integrating architectural solutions, and leveraging technology such as BIM software to ensure high-quality project deliverables. The role also involves participating in the design of functional and innovative spaces for specialized facilities such as laboratories and data centers.

Qualifications

· Collaborate on all stages of design and construction

· Effectively communicate with the client, city officials, contractors and team members on permit drawings for city officials

· Prepare design development and feasibility studies including design illustrations, presentation material, and digital models.

· Assist staff with multiple projects simultaneously

· Responding to RFIs and producing additional drawings

· Take notes during meetings

· Attend meetings and site-walks based on project needs when shelter-in-place is lifted according to local restrictions

· All members of the firm participate in producing construction documents, without exception.

Qualifications & Skills

· Degree in architecture, interior design or similar fields.

· Minimum 1-5 years of commercial project experience

· Strong design skills and willingness to learn

· Good presentation skills and able to communicate effectively with the client and the team

· Self-motivated to efficiently work on multiple projects

· Good knowledge in state, local building codes and accessibility requirements

· Proficient in AutoCAD & Revit

Benefits:

• Competitive salaries commensurate to experience
• Health insurance stipend
• 401K retirement plan once vested