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Senior Architect – Hospitality Interiors
San Francisco, CA
About Mark Cavagnero Associates
Mark Cavagnero Associates is an award-winning, San Francisco-based architecture firm recognized for design excellence across civic, cultural, educational, and institutional work. For over 25 years, the firm has built a reputation for thoughtful, highly crafted architecture, with projects including SFJAZZ, Oakland Museum of California, and the California Academy of Sciences.
The studio is deeply committed to design rigor, collaboration, and the integration of architecture with broader cultural and environmental contexts. With a team of ~60 professionals, MCA offers the design intensity of a boutique practice with the impact of large-scale, high-profile work.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Architect with 15 years of experience to lead and contribute to hospitality-focused interiors projects
This role is ideal for a design-driven architect who brings a refined sensibility to interiors, understands luxury hospitality standards, and can lead projects from concept through execution while maintaining design integrity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of hospitality interiors projects, including high-end residential and resort work
- Translate design concepts into highly resolved, buildable solutions
- Oversee project development across all phases: concept, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, consultants, and clients
- Maintain a strong focus on materiality, detailing, and spatial experience
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to studio-wide design culture
- Coordinate with contractors and support construction administration efforts
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
- 15 years of professional experience, with a strong focus on hospitality interiors
- Demonstrated experience with high-end residential and/or resort projects
- Licensed architect (or actively pursuing licensure) preferred
- Strong design portfolio showcasing refined interiors and detailing
Skills & Tools
- Proficiency in Revit (required)
- Experience with AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong graphic communication and presentation skills
- High level of attention to detail and material understanding
Why Join MCA
- Work on design-driven, high-profile projects with lasting cultural impact
- Collaborate within a tight-knit, design-focused studio environment
- Opportunity to bring a hospitality lens into a firm known for architectural excellence
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit sharing
- Life and disability insurance
- Health club membership