PALOAbout us: We are an architecture and landscape office founded on the principles of generosity and adaptability. Our San Diego office engages local conditions with an ambitious perspective. We are published missing middle housing experts focused on creating high-quality urban infill housing.
Job Description: This role is pivotal to great design across all project scales—from massing to detailing. Enthusiasm for well-designed housing in San Diego’s climatic wonderland is a must. This requires a curious mind searching for clear design resolutions in a collaborative setting.
Research
- Assist PM to identify project goals and constraints (zoning, code, budget, etc.)
- Dive deep into contemporary housing design seeking solutions applicable to San Diego context
Design
- Ideate and iterate early project concepts in 3 dimensions
- Oversee and own the development of specific project drawing sets from concept to construction
- Develop Revit models, drawings and presentations through all project phases
- Develop clear, logical and narrative driven design presentations for Client
Benefits
- 80 hours accrued PTO
- 80 hours UTO
- 24 hours accrued sick time
- 13 holidays per year
- Summer hours year round
- Regular in office collaboration w/WFH and remote options
- Health insurance QSEHRA Reimbursal
- Continuing education allowance
- Professional membership stipends (AIA, ASLA, BIA, ULI, NAIOP, etc.)
- Charitable giving matches as 1% for the Planet member
Qualifications/Candidate Requirements: We are looking for someone who can prioritize research, design and schedule and who brings inspiration through all project phases.
- 3 to 5 years experience post graduation minimum
- Intermediate knowledge of design and construction processes in multi-family residential
- Diverse knowledge of architecture principles and precedents
- Accuracy working with speed, think speed chess
- Design acumen with experience working collaboratively in teams of 4 to 6 architects/designers
- Intermediate skills in Revit – 2 to 3 years of experience
- On path to licensure preferred
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience exceeding AIA compensation survey. 401k, health insurance QSEHRA, 13 paid holidays, 80 hours PTO, 80 hours UTO, 24 hours sicktime, and more
How to Apply: Please send a Resume and Portfolio, PDF or link, to david@palo.us
Website: https://PALO.us
