Spacial AI

Spacial AI

Junior Architect Designer

Palo Alto · Junior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 191 days ago
PhotoshopResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringPublic SpeakingBIM

About the role

  • The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills, creativity, and a solid understanding of the permitting process.
  • This role is best suited for a designer who has experience preparing and submitting drawing sets for review by local jurisdictions and is eager to grow within a collaborative architectural practice.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and produce design and construction drawings in ArchiCAD for residential and light commercial projects.
  • Collaborate with project managers and senior architects on concept design, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation.
  • Prepare complete permit submittal packages, ensuring compliance with local zoning ordinances, building codes, and jurisdictional requirements.
  • Coordinate with consultants, engineers, and city planning/building departments to ensure timely approvals.
  • Maintain accurate project files and contribute to a clear, organized workflow.

Requirements

  • Advanced proficiency in ArchiCAD (required) with the ability to set up projects, manage layers, and produce clean, detailed construction documents.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
  • Assist in client presentations, design renderings, and documentation as required.
  • 3+ years of professional experience in an architectural office, with direct experience submitting projects to local planning/building jurisdictions.
  • Solid understanding of zoning codes, planning approvals, and permitting processes in California.
  • Strong technical drawing, detailing, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • WHAT WE OFFER (PERKS!)

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field (preferred but not required with equivalent experience).

Skills

  • Experience with residential design (single-family and ADUs).
  • Familiarity with 3D visualization, rendering, or BIM coordination.
  • Knowledge of additional software (e.g., Twinmotion, Photoshop, SketchUp) is a plus.
  • Thrive in a supportive and collaborative studio environment where your ideas are valued
  • Grow and learn through mentorship from experienced senior architects
  • Enjoy competitive compensation plus employee equity
  • Stay healthy with comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Plan for the future with our 401(k) benefits

Compensation

  • Enjoy competitive compensation plus employee equity

This listing is sourced directly from Spacial AI's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.