Architectural Designer - Residential

As an Architectural Designer at DAHLIN, you’ll bring creativity, curiosity, and a passion for placemaking to the design of meaningful residential communities. Collaborating with principals and project teams, you’ll support all phases of the design process while building skills in visual communication, 3D modeling, and design development.

You’ll contribute to thoughtful, high-quality solutions for single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums—rooted in our Passion for Place.

This is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week onsite at our Pleasanton, CA office.

What You Will Do

• Engage directly with design leadership in the development of concepts and implementation utilizing 3D modeling, presentations, and design studies
• Complete the drawing and documentation of assigned projects during design phases including Programming and Conceptual Design through Entitlements
• Support design efforts with self-generated and A.I.-generated ideas
• Develop design process efficiencies using A.I. solutions
• Design with attention to client budgetary needs
• Assist teamas needed to close out projects
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Excellent ability to sketch, design, draw, model and communicate visually
• Strong skills in blank paper design
• Strong skills and talent inSketchUpmodeling,Revit/BIM, andAutoCAD;A.I software, andAdobe Design Suite experience preferred
• Interest in understanding architectural assemblies and details
• Strong problem-solving and independent thinking skills, along with good listening and follow-through
• Enthusiasm and a collaborative mindset, with a proactive approach to contributing and advancing project progress.
  
  

Your Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a professional architectural setting; residentialprojects required
• Completion of Bachelor’s in Architecture or Master’s in Architecture from an NAAB accredited program
• Commitment to their own professional growth; preferably to obtaining licensure as an architect
• Must be legallyauthorized to work for any employer in the United States without any restrictions. Please note that visa sponsorship is not offered for this position
  
  

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer the opportunity to participate in a pre-tax Flexible Spending plan, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and 401k.

Salary range:$75,000 - $90,000 depending on qualifications. Placement within this pay range will be determined by factors such as education, qualifications, project complexity and/or experience. The maximum is reserved for candidates who currently meet all job requirements. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

DAHLINis an award-winning architecture, planning and interior design firm with 190+ multi-cultural professionals located throughout the Western United States. We offer more than 45 years of experience building communities where we live and work, driven by the vision of creating places that promote human fulfillment and well-being. This samePassion for Placestarts with our own working environment—a positive community where people thrive. Please visit our website (www.dahlingroup.com) to learn more.

Please note. . .

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