Senior Architect/Studio Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Architect/Studio Lead

If you're a Senior Architect/Studio Lead  with DSA/K-12 experience, please read on! 

• Hybrid remote in Santa Ana
• $145k - $165k base salary + bonus
• 401k matching + employee stock
• Full-Time/Permanent

We're a leading architecture firm that has scaled to 4 offices in only 20 years. Our work is primarily education but also spans civic, cultural, sports, mixed-use, and residential projects, each driven by a belief in creating spaces that serve and inspire. Collaboration, innovation, and a strong sense of purpose guide everything we do. Joining us means contributing to impactful projects while growing within a supportive and mission-driven environment.

We are seeking an accomplished, licensed architect to join our San Diego office as a Senior Architect and future Studio Leader. This leadership-track position is designed for a seasoned professional who possesses strong technical expertise, proven project leadership skills, and a passion for building client relationships and growing a practice within the San Diego market.

The successful candidate will work closely with the current San Diego Studio Leader to ensure a seamless leadership transition over time. This individual will play a key role in managing staff, leading project delivery, supporting business development initiatives, and strengthening our Architects' presence throughout San Diego County and Southern California.
This position offers a unique opportunity for an experienced architect to shape the future of an established and respected architectural practice while contributing to the firm's continued growth across multiple market sectors.

 

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect in California.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• Minimum 12-15 years of progressive architectural experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing architectural teams and project staff.
• Strong project management experience with responsibility for project delivery, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Experience with the following is a plus:
  • Multifamily Housing
  • Affordable Housing
  • Senior Housing
  • Mixed-Use Residential Developments
• Demonstrated experience delivering DSA projects.
• K-12 educational facility experience required.
• Experience participating in project pursuits, proposal development, and interview presentations.

 

Benefits

• $145k - $165k base salary + bonus
• 401k matching
• PTO
• Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth
• Great company culture and work-life balance!
• Much more!

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Salary

$145000 - $165000 USD per year