OpenScope Studio
Employer:OpenScope Studio is a small firm (14 people) operating throughout California. Much of our current work is housing at a variety of scales, and this includes a number of different typologies: multifamily ADUs, co-living, multi-family, and single family. We are also designing new construction work at the airport, and commercial tenant improvements.
We are seeking an intermediate designer or architect with strong Revit skills, a familiarity with the California Building Code and experience on a variety of project types to join our award-winning practice. We are looking to find a long-term contributor to our team who can appreciate the potential for career growth at a growing firm. This is a position where you will be required to effectively multitask on a daily basis and we expect all staff to take on project management responsibilities. It is expected that site visits around the Bay Area will be required both to collect information about new projects and to do construction administration.
It is expected that all candidates will have a professional workspace at home as we are working on a hybrid model and staff will be expected to be able to take video calls while working remotely. The job will initially require attendance at our Potrero Hill office at least 3 days a week and will eventually require work (2-3 days per week) at the San Francisco International Airport with a project team at an on site office during the production of construction documents for that project.
Job Description:
Assist with the preparation of program and schematic proposals, project layouts and design options in 2D and 3D using Revit.
Participate in day to day project management using spreadsheets, Asana and other digital tools.
Prepare construction drawings for contractors, permit agencies, etc. using Revit.
Assist with construction administration and at times take the lead on construction administration for smaller projects.
Make site visits to document existing conditions and communicate them to other staff.
Adhere to existing BIM standards.
Qualifications:
Currently physically located in San Francisco or nearby.
3-6 years experience in a U.S. architecture office (post-graduation)
You must have experience with preparing construction documents and be able to show samples of this work.
Experience with multifamily housing is preferred.
Experience doing construction administration is preferred.
An architectural degree from an accredited school
Advanced proficiency with Revit in a professional office environment working on all phases of design.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
Professional level of diligence, and evidence that you understand the value of double-checking, proofreading, asking questions, and otherwise paying attention to the job at hand.
Licensure is not required but demonstrated progress towards fulfilling these requirements is a plus.
Must show familiarity with building code analysis for a variety of project types.
Must be comfortable with remote work using the Google Suite, Autodesk BIM360 and other online collaboration tools.
Benefits:
100% Employer-paid health insurance with dental option
Employer-matched retirement plan with immediate eligibility
10 days PTO + sick leave and paid holidays
Employer-paid life insurance
The employer will provide a laptop and software needed to perform the work, unless the employee prefers to use their own equipment.
How to Apply
Please email a digital portfolio, resume and cover letter as follows:
Address: [email protected]
Subject Line: Intermediate Designer Position
Please send us ONE .pdf file with a resume and portfolio sample of your best work. The file should be less than 8MB. Please include your cover letter in the body of the email and tell us a bit about yourself and why you'd like to work here. We will contact you if we are interested in scheduling an interview. Do not send a link to ISSUU or another online portfolio site in lieu of a PDF.
