Project Architect
Apply NowCompany: Clear Construction, Inc.
Location: Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Description:
At Clear Architecture, we are simplifying the complexity of creating environments.
About Us
We are a lively and dynamic architecture office located five blocks from the beach in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara, California. Our current focus is on high-end residential projects in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Malibu, and Beverly Hills, with an eye toward future development, hospitality, and commercial projects throughout the United States.
Our client-centric approach, starts with a clear understanding of our clients' needs, wishes and budgetary considerations. This ensures that every project reflects our clients' vision in tandem with our company's core focus.
Clear Architecture is dedicated to the design-build journey. From initial schematic concepts and crafting original designs to navigating regulations and permitting, we're committed to fostering a harmonious flow from architectural design to pre-construction and construction. We understand that we're creating more than just a structure-whether it be a home, hospitality, or commercial - it's a reflection of our client's dreams and aspirations.
About the role:
We're looking for a skilled Project Architect to take the lead on high-end residential projects. In this role, you'll meet with clients to understand their needs, develop thoughtful design concepts, and guide the technical design process with a focus on quality and detail. A strong knowledge of materials, construction methods, and a passion for precision are essential. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in luxury residential project and be confident collaborating with clients, consultants, and internal teams. If you're ready to design exceptional homes, we'd love to hear from you!
This role can work onsite in our Santa Barbara office, or remote from a home office in Ventura County or Los Angeles County.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Desired Character Attributes
Computer Skills
Working With Us
Our positive and collaborative culture is the foundation of our work. We place enormous value on the happiness and growth of our team and their families, fostering a collaborative, flexible, open, and fun work environment. We know that our best work comes from feeling supported and valued, and we do so through mentorship, educational reimbursements, periodic check-ins, and more.Here are some perks we offer:
Additional Benefits:
Our Values:
Passion: Care for our clients, our work, and our company.
Brilliance: Be bright, be positive, be exceptional.
Precision: Absolutely no detail is too small or unimportant.
Persistence: Unwavering in our determination to create a great result.
Essential Physical Tasks
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, drive, talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Statement of Employer's Rights
This job description does not list all of the duties of this position. You may be asked by management to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.
Clear Construction has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the Company may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.
Clear is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a work environment where people from all backgrounds and identities thrive. We firmly believe that more diversity and inclusion in our workforce creates a stronger team, product, and culture.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. We reserve the right to conduct background checks on all of our potential employees.
About Us
We are a lively and dynamic architecture office located five blocks from the beach in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara, California. Our current focus is on high-end residential projects in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Malibu, and Beverly Hills, with an eye toward future development, hospitality, and commercial projects throughout the United States.
Our client-centric approach, starts with a clear understanding of our clients' needs, wishes and budgetary considerations. This ensures that every project reflects our clients' vision in tandem with our company's core focus.
Clear Architecture is dedicated to the design-build journey. From initial schematic concepts and crafting original designs to navigating regulations and permitting, we're committed to fostering a harmonious flow from architectural design to pre-construction and construction. We understand that we're creating more than just a structure-whether it be a home, hospitality, or commercial - it's a reflection of our client's dreams and aspirations.
About the role:
We're looking for a skilled Project Architect to take the lead on high-end residential projects. In this role, you'll meet with clients to understand their needs, develop thoughtful design concepts, and guide the technical design process with a focus on quality and detail. A strong knowledge of materials, construction methods, and a passion for precision are essential. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in luxury residential project and be confident collaborating with clients, consultants, and internal teams. If you're ready to design exceptional homes, we'd love to hear from you!
This role can work onsite in our Santa Barbara office, or remote from a home office in Ventura County or Los Angeles County.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary client contact throughout the design and construction phases.
- Lead client meetings to gather requirements, present design concepts, and ensure alignment with project goals.
- Develop detailed architectural designs and technical documentation, ensuring compliance with all relevant building codes and standards including internal QAQC protocols. Collaborate with consultants and contractors to ensure the successful execution of design intent.
- Provide expertise on materials and detailing.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project completion.
- Coordinate with visualization team, BIM Manager, and mentor junior design staff, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
- Stay up-to-date on best practices and innovations in high-end residential design.
- Provides on-site Construction Administration, including managing responses to RFI's and submittals. Works closely with our Construction team to solve in-field questions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience, with a strong focus on high-end residential projects.
- Strong technical knowledge of materials and construction methods, with demonstrated expertise in detailing (e.g., flashing, windows).
- Licensed Architect in the state of California with experience in local laws and codes is preferred.
- Proficiency in Revit (BIM), AutoCAD, and Bluebeam for design and documentation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey design intent clearly to clients and consultants.
- Experience managing projects from concept through completion, including client relationships, team coordination, and project delivery.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail. Self-motivated, able to work independently and take initiative while managing multiple tasks collaboratively.
Desired Character Attributes
- Client-focused, with a passion for creating exceptional designs and experiences.
- Proactive and solution-oriented, capable of managing complex design challenges.
- Highly collaborative and eager to mentor and support team members.
- Dedicated to precision and continuous improvement.
- Enthusiastic about design, with a commitment to excellence under pressure.
Computer Skills
- Digital file management and standards.
- Proficiency in Revit (BIM), SketchUp, AutoCAD, Vray Render, and Adobe Creative Suite (image editing and presentation).
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam/Expert PDF Professional.
- Knowledge of Matterport (3D scanning) is a plus.
Working With Us
Our positive and collaborative culture is the foundation of our work. We place enormous value on the happiness and growth of our team and their families, fostering a collaborative, flexible, open, and fun work environment. We know that our best work comes from feeling supported and valued, and we do so through mentorship, educational reimbursements, periodic check-ins, and more.Here are some perks we offer:
- One-on-one mentorship, with periodic check-ins with our principal and project managers
- Unbeatable weather and location in Santa Barbara's 'Funk Zone,' walking distance from restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, tasting rooms, and the beach
- An airy and lively office space, with open garage doors, skylights, and music
- A highly collaborative, non-hierarchical work culture, where "everyone's voice matters"
Additional Benefits:
- Insurance (Medical, Dental, Life)
- 401(k) with a company match
- Paid time off and sick pay
- Mileage, tool, cell phone reimbursement
- Referral program
- Competitive pay with yearly reviews
- Opportunity for Growth
- Tuition Reimbursement
Our Values:
Passion: Care for our clients, our work, and our company.
Brilliance: Be bright, be positive, be exceptional.
Precision: Absolutely no detail is too small or unimportant.
Persistence: Unwavering in our determination to create a great result.
Essential Physical Tasks
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, drive, talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Statement of Employer's Rights
This job description does not list all of the duties of this position. You may be asked by management to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.
Clear Construction has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the Company may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.
Clear is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a work environment where people from all backgrounds and identities thrive. We firmly believe that more diversity and inclusion in our workforce creates a stronger team, product, and culture.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. We reserve the right to conduct background checks on all of our potential employees.