Our client is a well-established, award-winning architecture, planning, and interiors firm with decades of experience and multiple offices across California and beyond. Known for designing communities that promote human fulfillment and well-being, they have built a strong reputation for thoughtful, high-quality residential work and a people-first studio culture. They offer a collaborative environment where design excellence, professional growth, and meaningful client relationships are at the core of everything they do.
We are looking for a technically skilled, design-driven Project Architect to join their Multi-Family team in San Diego, CA. This is a great opportunity for someone ready to take ownership of complex projects and contribute meaningfully to a studio that values both craft and community.
This is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week onsite at their San Diego office.
What You'll Do
Take the lead on architectural assignments for moderate to complex projects, bringing strong design sensibility and technical rigor.
Analyze design, planning, and layout options to support project goals and client needs.
Gather and evaluate relevant data, translating insights into clear, actionable design decisions.
Provide architectural support from Schematic Design through permitting and Construction Administration, ensuring work meets quality standards and project requirements.
Direct and oversee the production of design and construction documents, maintaining alignment with codes, budgets, and overall design intent.
Mentor and support project team members, offering technical guidance and helping them grow professionally.
Maintain clear, consistent communication with clients, consultants, the Project Manager, and the internal team to ensure a smooth project experience.
What You'll Bring
Meaningful experience driving both technical and design development across a range of project types.
A curious, growth‑oriented mindset and openness to new perspectives and ways of working.
Strong knowledge of building codes and the ability to apply them creatively to resolve design challenges.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a collaborative approach to leading and working with others.
A self‑motivated, reliable work style and the ability to contribute effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Leadership skills that support, encourage, and elevate early‑career professionals.
High proficiency in Revit/BIM and SketchUp.
Strong multi‑tasking abilities and comfort managing multiple deadlines at once.
Qualifications
Licensed and registered Architect in the state of California.
5+ years of professional experience.
Experience in multifamily housing projects is required.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an NAAB‑accredited program.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States without restrictions (no visa sponsorship available for this role).
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $90,000 – $120,000 depending on qualifications and experience
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k)
Impact Your Future
Matching Candidates and Companies
Northern Impact is dedicated to connecting innovative professionals
in engineering, architecture, retail, marketing/sales, information technology, legal, HR, finance & accounting with growing and like-minded companies.
Organizational Values
Team Collaboration – We treat each candidate and employer as a member of the team. As with any successful team, timely and effective collaboration is paramount. We are dedicated leaders of the recruitment process, ensuring our candidates and employers succeed.
Communication – We ensure candidates and companies are given real-time feedback on the status of the recruitment process to ensure all parties are satisfied.
Culture – Corporate culture and fit are critical to the long-term success of being any hire hired. We are
dedicated to evaluating company culture and validating a candidate’s potential fit in all recruitment's.
Results Orientated – Our goal is to find the right candidate for all of our clients – We succeed
when candidates and clients realize a long-term employment.
Growth – To help facilitate the companies’ growth and revenue with our skilled Professionals.
Impact Your Success
By submitting your resume to us, we’ll keep you up-dated on current opportunities in the job market place. Many of our placed candidates were never actively looking, but made a change because Northern Impact presented a better opportunity to get them to the next level in their career. Your resume is kept confidential and only presented with your permission. We screen companies for you and strive to match your skill, talent and passion to ensure the right cultural and long lasting fit.
Submit Resume to info@northernimpacts.com
For Business inquires call Esther Stenzler : +1 (213) 335-4696
