Architect or Architectural Designer 5-15 Years Experience - David Baker Architects

David Baker Architects is a collaborative team of optimistic designers and architects committed to leading with expertise, curiosity, tenacity, pragmatism, and joy. We are national leaders in affordable housing and innovative sustainable design, and we pursue projects that have the power to build, transform, and reflect the character and strength of a community. We understand that designing climate-responsive housing is more than pursuing a zero carbon building, and that the context of community development, infrastructure and social equity drive the impact of a project.

As a B-Corp and JUST-certified organization, we are committed to equity and social justice both in our practice and our workplace culture. DBA is headquartered in San Francisco, with an office and fabrication shop in Oakland, California, and a growing base in Birmingham, Alabama.

We are seeking a talented and engaged Architect or Architectural Designer to join our team. This position offers a great opportunity to design and manage projects from concept through completion and to work with highly engaged colleagues committed to being a “multiplier of good”—doing work that creates a ripple outward of positive effects.

We are looking for someone with:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Minimum 2 years in working drawings in Revit, including mid rise multifamily building construction documentation.
• High proficiency in Revit required.
• Strong familiarity and experience with multifamily is a must. Seeking candidates who are familiar with codes, program and constructability issues for this building type Demonstration of both personal values and experience in housing design, public interest design, and sustainable design.
• Proven track record of fully managing at least one relevant project from start to completion—including managing staff, consultant teams, and client relationships
• Forward thinking, proactive approach to project management
• Experience in all working drawing phases and CA experience
• Strong design and graphics skills, including hand sketching
• Highly skilled in Adobe Design Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop and In-Design; Lumion a plus
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
• Strong values as a collaborative team member and leader
• Licensure in CA is preferred.

This is a full-time position and candidates located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles Area, or Birmingham, Alabama are strongly preferred. Open to potential remote opportunity for the right candidate. Our firm is extremely collaborative, working across offices as one seamless team. Currently the majority of staff are following a hybrid model of 3 days in-office and remote work. DBA has had success with this hybrid model and plans to support a flexible approach to work indefinitely. Salary commensurate with experience.

Salary Ranges
Birmingham, Alabama: $70k-100k
San Francisco Bay Area or Los Angeles Area: $85k-125k

Benefits
We are proud to provide an inclusive and positive work environment that fosters employee happiness. All full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• 11 paid holidays
  
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and FSA / DCFSA plans
  
• Subscription to Modern Health which includes 12 therapy sessions and 12 virtual coaching sessions
  
• Bike & car share memberships
  
• Commuter benefits
  
• Office well-being: weekly culture lunches, healthy snacks, and monthly massages
  
• Annual staff retreat
  

Paid Leaves

• 15 days of annual PTO, increasing after 5 & 10 years
  
• Up to 18 weeks of paid Maternity Leave (in conjunction with state offering)
  
• Up to 8 weeks of paid Paternity Leave (in conjunction with state offering)
  
• School Visitation Leave
  
• Bereavement Leave
  

Retirement / Savings

• 401(k) program
  
• Profit-sharing plan

Professional Growth

• Mentorship opportunities
  
• Learning and development stipend of $1000 annually
  
• Reimbursement for Licensure and Certifications
  
• Opportunity to attend design conferences annually

Please Note: At this time DBA cannot offer sponsorship for employment.

If you are interested in this position, and meet the minimum requirements, we highly encourage you to apply or to connect with us to learn more about this role. 

Thank you for your interest in our firm and we look forward to your application.