The Bay Area may be home to the Silicon Valley, notable sports teams, and the Golden Gate Bridge but it's also home to amazing architecture firms. Whether you're looking to live within San Francisco's bustling downtown scene, explore the wonders of Berkeley, or be apart of Oakland's developmental progress the bay area offers various architecture job opportunities. 

Below are 12 Bay Area based firms who are searching for the right candidate to join their team.

Foster + Partners is seeking a Designer and Architect in San Francisco
Foster and Partners are seeking a passionate Designer and Architect to join their creative team in San Francisco. You will be working on a variety of complex, large scale multi use projects across the US. This opportunity will allow you to gain exposure to all stages of the project from concept through to completion. The successful candidate must have experience with either AutoCAD, Rhino or Revit, whilst previous experience working on mixed use buildings is highly desired. 

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson seeks a Public Relations Manager in San Francisco
The candidate will be responsible for managing firm-wide public relations efforts, working directly with Bohlin Cywinski Jackson’s principals, the internal marketing group, and project teams. This person must be a team player with good leadership skills and the ability to collaborate with people at all levels. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated capability to develop and implement proactive media outreach strategies. The position will be based in our San Francisco office, with occasional travel to BCJ’s five other locations (Seattle, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Wilkes-Barre).

Baran Studio Architecture seeks a Project Architect and an Architectural Designer in Oakland,CA
The candidate must have degree in Architecture and a minimum of 7-10 years of experience. Leadership skills and experience, including interpersonal and written communication skills, and the ability to delegate and guide junior staff. Advanced design talent, problem solving, and technical skills, including knowledge of construction types and technical detailing. Ability to assemble entitlement, building permit, bid, and construction document sets conforming to agency requirements and office standards for basic formatting and necessary contents.

Jayson Architecture is seeking a Junior Designer in San Francisco
The ideal candidate will be able to engage at a conceptual design level down to the nuts and bolts. The candidate must have an architecture degree from a NAAB accredited program. Bachelors minimum, Masters preferred. Revit capabilities, including 3D modeling, family creation & parameters. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite: strong skills with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Ability to create compelling renderings in Photoshop, diagrams in Illustrator, and presentation layouts using InDesign.

STUDIOS Architecture seeks an Interior Designer and Designer in San Francisco
Studios’ San Francisco office is seeking passionate and talented designers capable of working with complex programs, who have deep understanding of technologies and sustainability in design and construction, and who can develop architectural solutions tailored to the projects’ and clients’ unique culture and context.  We are looking for creative and talented designers who can achieve highly functional architecture and interiors projects that go beyond surface-level design.

The Office of Charles F. Bloszies is seeking a Project Architect in San Francisco
We are seeking a well-educated, detail-oriented person to join our team; someone with interest in all facets of the architectural profession. Candidate must have 3-5 years of experience in an architectural office with a B Arch. or more advance degree(s). Complete and thorough mastery of AutoCad. Proficiency in 3d modeling, including SketchUp, Rhino, and Grasshopper with a keen interest in the crafting of working drawings.

TCA Architects seeks an Architectural Job Captain, Architectural Designer, and Architectural Project Manager in Oakland
TCA is a recognized industry leader in architecture, planning and urban design.  The firm specializes in high-density urban infill and mixed-use projects throughout the western United States. TCA is currently designing a large number of significant projects in a variety of densities and locations for many of the nation's largest and most recognized developers.  

Marcy Wong Donn Logan Architects is seeking a Project Architect 
The ideal candidate should satisfy the following requirements: have an M.Arch or B.Arch degree; 8+ years of experience working in architectural offices; strong knowledge of local regulations and industry practices; experience working on all phases of design including, SD, DD and CD; high proficiency in AutoCAD. Revit experience is a plus.

Studio BANAA seeks a Junior Designer in San Francisco
The ideal candidate will enjoy a highly creative, laid-back and collaborative studio environment at a small firm with flexible hours and a non-traditional approach to architectural practice. The applicant should have strong rendering, graphic, and design skills are crucial. 1-3 years experience working in an architectural firm and ability to use Revit Architecture for drafting construction document sets.

Apparatus Architecture is seeking a Designer in San Francisco
Candidates should have good communication skills, understand how to correspond in a professional manner and be well organized. The position will require taking design direction from project architects, implementing the design, and managing projects through CD’s and construction. Applicants should be comfortable taking responsibility for smaller, technical projects within the scope of their responsibilities. A degree in Architecture, B-ARCH preferred with 1 to 5 years professional experience in an architecture firm. 

Richard Beard Architects seeks a Project Architect/Designer in San Francisco
The firm is looking for an experienced professional to join their small team at our studio in San Francisco’s Dogpatch. Applicants must have an accredited professional architecture degree, a CA licensure or enrollment with NCARB, participation in IDP and active pursuit of licensure. 7-10 years of experience with an architectural firm, including high-end residential project is preferred. The candidate should also have experience with sustainable building and design practices, including the implementation of LEED and/or GreenPoint Rating procedures.

SOM is seeking a Marketing Manager and Assistant Project Manager in San Francisco
SOM, one of the most influential design firms in the world, is seeking innovative, creative, independent, and critical thinkers who aspire to the highest standards of excellence. The SOM West Coast Marketing Manager will be responsible for overseeing the marketing department work flow in collaboration with the Partners, Directors, Project Managers and Studio Leaders. The Assistant Project Manager will work under the supervision of a Project Manager, assist with planning, directing, and coordinating assigned projects to deliver quality professional services to our clients and facilitate completion of projects.

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