Junior Architect Designer

Job description

**About Spacial:**At Spacial, we’re redefining how the built world gets designed, engineered, and approved. With decades of combined experience across architecture, engineering, and construction, we’ve felt the industry’s pain points firsthand — slow approvals, endless redlines, and unclear requirements that derail even the best designs. We built Spacial to fix that. Our AI-powered platform automates structural and MEP engineering, transforming 2D plans into permit-ready, code-compliant drawings in days, not months. This isn’t just optimization. It’s a new standard built to give the AEC industry speed, clarity, and control from day one. By connecting architects, engineers, builders, and homeowners on a single platform, Spacial eliminates friction, streamlines approvals, and accelerates how ideas become reality. ### **About the Role** We are seeking a talented and motivated Junior Architectural Designer with advanced proficiency in ArchiCAD to join our design team. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills, creativity, and a solid understanding of the permitting process. This role is best suited for a designer who has experience preparing and submitting drawing sets for review by local jurisdictions and is eager to grow within a collaborative architectural practice. ### **Key Responsibilities** - Develop and produce design and construction drawings in ArchiCAD for residential and light commercial projects. - Collaborate with project managers and senior architects on concept design, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation. - Prepare complete permit submittal packages, ensuring compliance with local zoning ordinances, building codes, and jurisdictional requirements. - Research and apply zoning codes, planning regulations, and permitting procedures for multiple jurisdictions. - Coordinate with consultants, engineers, and city planning/building departments to ensure timely approvals. - Assist in client presentations, design renderings, and documentation as required. - Maintain accurate project files and contribute to a clear, organized workflow. ### **Qualifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field (preferred but not required with equivalent experience). - Advanced proficiency in ArchiCAD (required) with the ability to set up projects, manage layers, and produce clean, detailed construction documents. - 3+ years of professional experience in an architectural office, with direct experience submitting projects to local planning/building jurisdictions. - Solid understanding of zoning codes, planning approvals, and permitting processes in California. - Strong technical drawing, detailing, and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. - Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment. - Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously. ### **Preferred Skills** - Experience with residential design (single-family and ADUs). - Familiarity with 3D visualization, rendering, or BIM coordination. - Knowledge of additional software (e.g., Twinmotion, Photoshop, SketchUp) is a plus. ### **What We Offer (perks!)** - Thrive in a supportive and collaborative studio environment where your ideas are valued - Grow and learn through mentorship from experienced senior architects - Gain hands-on experience across diverse projects and all phases of design and permitting - Enjoy competitive compensation plus employee equity - Stay healthy with comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage - Be part of a dynamic start-up culture that loves to build, innovate, and succeed as a team - Plan for the future with our 401(k) benefits