Intermediate Architect / Designer 

Blackbird Architects seeks a full-time talented, Architect / Designer to join our diverse team in our collaborative studio.

Job Requirements:

• 3-8 years experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• Commitment to design excellence
• Ability to collaborate in teams on large projects and/or lead documentation of smaller projects
• Significant experience and demonstrated ability in detailing and construction documents
• Experience in leading consultant coordination
• Organizational and project management skills; ability to transition between different projects at multiple scales, ability to meet deadlines
• Experience in a variety of projects and with all phases of design and construction
• Strong design and graphic skills
• Working knowledge of VectorWorks a plus
• Proficiency w/ 3D modeling software such as SketchUp or others is desired
• Adobe software and other presentation software skills a plus
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience in sustainable design
• Professional work ethic essential

Mission: Blackbird Architects designs buildings and landscapes for living, learning, work and recreation. Based in Santa Barbara California since 1995, we realize award-winning places of clarity and beauty, both regionally and beyond. We seek iconic, transformative, and sustainable design.

Culture: Our passionate team brings expertise from diverse countries, cultures, and endeavors, leading us to unexpected and elegant solutions. Our work hinges on collaboration, between clients, architects, landscape architects, engineers, and artists. The firm provides an ambitious, supportive, and growth-oriented studio environment for our team-members to grow and thrive. We provide competitive salary and benefits packages to the ideal candidate. 

Please submit a PDF cover letter, resume, and portfolio to resume@bbird.com