Architectural Designer

Bracket Architecture Office is seeking full-time Architectural Designers at various experience levels. We’re growing and looking for collaborative, creative, solution-focused individuals who are passionate about exceptional design—tailored to each client, site, and community.

Ideal candidates have managed multiple small to medium-sized projects simultaneously. You should be able to translate design concepts into well-composed reality while managing project workflows. The ability to shift gears seamlessly between a wide variety of tasks is essential. We value highly motivated, detail-oriented team members who are cooperative problem solvers with strong work ethic and excellent communication skills. Sarcasm and a sense of humor are a plus.

Bracket Architecture Office specializes in custom design on the California Central Coast. We provide architectural services for residential and commercial clients across a broad range of project types and scales—including custom residential, multi-fam, mixed‑use, tenant improvements, interiors, hospitality, restaurants, adaptive reuse, and light industrial. Drawing on our deep technical proficiency, we create beautiful modern spaces that exceed our clients’ expectations.

• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited institution (compelling equivalent education will be considered).
• 2-7 years professional architectural experience with various project types (residential and commercial).
• Fluency in AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Enscape/Lumion, and Adobe Creative Cloud (additional proficiency in other programs such as Revit is a plus).
• Knowledge of current building codes, accessibility, and zoning regulations.
• Thriving in a fast‑paced work environment and executing through obstacles and deadlines with a positive attitude.
• Possess strong analog skills, be extremely organized, reliable, both independent and collaborative, and able to prioritize as required.
• Desire to continually learn new skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

• In collaboration with the broader team, design, coordinate, and execute multiple projects simultaneously from concept through completion.
• Based on experience, serve as the point of contact for consultants and/or clients, and produce/oversee a full set of design and construction drawings.
• Take initiative and direction with minimal ongoing supervision.

• $32-45 per hour based on experience.
• Performance bonus eligibility based upon individual and company performance criteria, established annually.

• 401k.
• Health insurance stipend.
• Paid vacation time off, paid holidays, paid sick time.
• Professional development reimbursement including successful completion of ARE divisions and/or CA supplemental exam fees and licensing renewals.

• Employees are expected to work in the office in San Luis Obispo, California. Project site visits and agency meetings occur on an as‑needed basis outside of the office.
• Employees regularly utilize a computer, including the use of a monitor, mouse, and keyboard. Individuals must have dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
• Regular walks downtown for espresso and matcha drinks.

• Please send your resume and a portfolio inclusive of professional work samples to . Please no calls or drop‑ins.
• Positions across the 2-7 year experience range are available.

Entry level

Full‑time

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Architecture and Planning

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