Architectural Designer

Architectural Designers – Full‑time Position Location: San Francisco, CA, US Posted on: Thu, May 28 2026 jones | haydu is seeking Architectural Designers with 2+ years of experience for a full‑time position in our San Francisco studio. We are looking for highly motivated and thoughtful designers with strong design sensibilities, solid technical abilities, and a genuine interest in how buildings are conceived and realized. The ideal candidate is collaborative, curious, organized, and eager to grow within a design‑focused practice. As a generalist firm, our work spans a wide range of project types and scales, including high‑end residential, hospitality, athletic, workplace, multifamily, and institutional projects. Current work includes collaborations with internationally based architects as well as projects developed fully in‑house. Responsibilities The role will involve participation across multiple phases of design and documentation, including design studies, consultant coordination, drawing production, visualization, and construction administration support. We are looking for individuals who are interested in both design and technical development, and who are excited to work closely with principals and project teams in a collaborative studio environment. General Requirements NAAB Accredited professional architecture degree (BArch or MArch) 2+ years of professional experience in an architecture firm Strong design, graphic, and organizational skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work collaboratively within small project teams Interest in technical development and construction Self‑motivated and able to manage time effectively High‑end residential experience is a plus Licensure track or active pursuit of licensure preferred Technical Requirements Strong AutoCAD proficiency required Revit experience preferred Experience with drawing set production and coordination Proficiency with SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite preferred Rendering and visualization experience is a plus Benefits Competitive compensation commensurate with experience Health, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) plan Paid vacation Company Overview jones | haydu is a San Francisco–based architecture studio established in 2004. The practice works across high‑end residential, hospitality, athletic, workplace, and multifamily projects, with work spanning the Bay Area, nationally, and internationally. Our work is grounded in craft, technical rigor, collaboration, and the belief that design and execution are inseparable. Our work has received local, national, and international recognition and has been published in Dwell, Architectural Digest, Interior Design, The Architect’s Newspaper, and other publications. #J-18808-Ljbffr Archinect