Do you love managing projects simultaneously while mentoring new talent? Are you excited by rolling
up your sleeves with day-to-day drawing, liaising with consultants and supporting your team to success?
Does participating in a project from conception to completion bring you great joy and satisfaction?

If so, Studio VARA is looking for a Project Architect:

• Work with principals and Project Managers to oversee all phases of projects from schematic
  design through CA, including permitting and plan check.
• Hybrid Structure; Full-time exempt position 9-6 Monday-Friday
• In-person Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays at our SF Mission District studio; Optional WFH Wednesdays and Fridays.
• Employer-paid full medical, dental & vision insurance, PTO, and 401k.
• Salary Range: $115k – 140k / year, commensurate with experience

The Position:

• Act as prime point of contact for CA and consultant coordination.
• Lead the detailing, and full documentation of selected project interior & exteriors, and develop
  design in collaboration with the principals and team.
• Generate outline specifications and schedules.
• Assign and delegate tasks to team and effectively manage deadlines for production, renderings,
  presentations, and research.
• Produce and manage project schedules, work plans, client correspondence, and documentation.
• Review design, and documentation for Planning and Building Code compliance.
• Review documents for QA/QC.
• Uphold best practices and Studio VARA’s process standards and CAD standards.

What you’ll need:

• 7-10 years of experience including multi-family, high-end residential, and/or commercial projects.
• Degree from a school of architecture.
• Working knowledge and proficiency in Revit.
• Technical knowledge of Type V construction, including past work in all phases of design and
  construction.
• Superior written and verbal English communication skills with a positive attitude and ability to take
  direction from clients.
• Experience mentoring junior staff – managing the delegation of production and responsibility for
  project documentation.
• Modern design skills and the sensitivity to be very design detail oriented.

Preferred:

• Experience with Sketch Up, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, V-Ray, 3D Max, and Enscape
• 4-5 years project management or team-leading experience
• Working knowledge and proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Licensed architect in California or in the process of licensure.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome diversity in the workplace. Pursuant to the San
Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and
conviction records.

Does creating design concepts and overseeing a project from conception to completion bring you great joy and satisfaction? Are you a skilled Design professional with extensive experience managing projects? Do you enjoy building strong relationships with clients through clear communication and design excellence?
 

If so, Studio VARA is looking for a Project Manager/Architect:

• Lead the design and documentation of custom, high-end single-family residential work
• Full-time exempt position 9-6 Monday-Friday, hybrid in-office at our SF mission district studio, and from home.
• Employer-paid full medical, dental & vision insurance, PTO, and 401k.
• Salary Range: $135K – $155K / year, commensurate with experience

 

The Position:

• Work with project principals to oversee all phases of projects from schematic design through construction administration.
• Lead the design, detailing, and full documentation of interior & exterior architecture on selected projects.
• Provide expertise across multiple projects across the office.
• Assign tasks to staff and manage deadlines for production, renderings, presentations, and research, including interdepartmental coordination between the interiors and architecture teams.
• Produce and manage project schedules, work plans, and documentation.
• Develop and manage project budgets and fees.
• Manage client relationships and set proper expectations around budget and schedule.
• Manages, specifically with drawing deliverables schedules.

 

What you’ll need:
• Degree in Architecture
• Licensed architect in California or in the process of licensure.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience designing, documenting, detailing and custom high-end single family residential; experience in commercial and multi-family projects is a plus.
• Experience managing clients that expect a high standard of service & attention.
• Modern design skills and strong abilities in technical detailing for Type-V construction.
• Exceptional skill in construction detailing and assemblies, management of construction documents and leading the production of a complete construction document set.
• Thorough understanding of construction administration and means and methods.
• Proficiency in Revit is expected; AutoCAD is a plus.
• Knowledge of Procore or similar Construction Management software.
• Thorough knowledge of AIA contracts, project specifications, and material research & development.

 

Preferred:
• Experience with Sketch Up, Adobe Creative Suite, Enscape and Twinmotion.
• Experience with Type III over podium and other building types.
• Proficiency in Word, spreadsheets, and Bluebeam.

 

About Us:
Studio VARA is a dynamic, creative, and collaborative award-winning design studio encompassing Architecture, Urban and Interior Design.
 
To be considered, please respond to taune@nlshr.com with your resume, portfolio samples and a cover letter including salary expectations and telling us about your favorite SF building.
 
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome diversity in the workplace. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.