Project Designer

At Dreyfuss + Blackford Architecture (D+B), we are architects and designers inspired by transformative ideas to create thoughtful solutions for the betterment of people, their communities, and the environment. Since 1950, D+B has served our clients and institutions throughout Northern California, we recognize this continuity has shaped our culture as people, our practice as designers, and it continues to deeply inform our work. Interested in joining our team? D+B is looking for curious, creative, and collaborative people to join our offices in Sacramento and Berkeley. Our firm’s market sectors include civic, healthcare, higher education, and infrastructure.  

Position Summary: Responsible for development and representation of project design documents including plans, details, specifications, and construction administration support services.  Work may include research, design, and detailing activities for specific project components and/or deliverables. Individual may be beginning initial stages of internship towards an architectural license. 

Major Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Under direct supervision of project leadership, assists in design and production of contract deliverables including: Researching, developing, and compiling project specifications; ensuring compliance of preliminary plans and documents with design intent; coordinating and preparing documentation for schematic design, and design development or construction documents as assigned by project leadership.  

• Works on multiple projects at various stages of work, pending on project sizes/complexity.  

• Creates graphical representations for project documentation including plans, elevations, sections, details, and 3D model views.  

• Makes any adjustments or changes to work deliverables as necessary or desired.  

• Participates in Project in-house reviews and critiques with the ability to record input and reflect progress in work.  

• Prepares project designs and plans using computer assisted design/modeling software and equipment.  

Minimum Qualifications and Characteristics:  

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture or related field preferred, if on licensure track preferred to have first professional degree in Architecture.  

• 1 to 3 years’ experience in Architecture or related field  

• Ability to communicate effectively both in written format and oral presentation.  

• Ability to operate base computer aided drafting/modeling software and hardware used in office.  

• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and maintain organization in a changing environment.  

Salary DOE and location: $58k-78k 

Our benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage 

• Matching 401(k) plan 

• Annual performance bonus   

• Flexible hybrid WFH/WFO schedule 

• Professional development annual stipend 

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by law. 

For immediate consideration, submit your resume & portfolio in PDF format referencing Project Designer in the subject line of your correspondence to employment@db-arch.com.