Architectural Designer

Samara is looking for a talented and highly motivated Architectural Designer to join the Product & Design Team as an inspirational force for creating new ways of living. You will play a key role in Samaras design process making meaningful contributions to multi-unit projects and architectural products. Your keen eye for detail, excellent design skills, and ability to visualize and communicate ideas effectively will be essential to our success.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the conceptualization and development of project and product design work, focusing on creating a body of bold, beautiful, and delightful works of architecture for Samaras building system.
• Proactively iterate on design concepts, exploring various approaches to refine and optimize design solutions at both the macro and micro scale.
• Identify and resolve design challenges, offering creative solutions that turn constraints into opportunities, preserving a balance of functionality, aesthetics, and feasibility.
• Produce high-quality 2D and 3D representations, including renderings, diagrams, and models, to effectively communicate design intent to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Utilize industry-standard design softwares (Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, etc.) to create accurate and detailed architectural sets, drawings, representations, and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, engineering, and consultants, to manage project constraints such as budgets and jurisdictional requirements for zoning, building, public works, and fire safety.
• Execute quality content creation for project-specific drawings, details, diagrams, renderings, and sales collateral.
• Manage project-specific visualization production by preparing required design documentation and providing constructive feedback to support final asset completion.

Product & Design Research

• Stay refreshed on innovative thinking around new forms of living by initiating research on historical housing typologies, case studies, and surveying contemporary practices.
• Helm the organization of design libraries, systems, and processes to streamline incorporation of product assets, materials, and specifications.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture required.
• 2-4 years of proven work experience in architectural design discipline.
• Experience in modular or residential construction is a plus.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of the architectural permitting process and the ability to interpret jurisdictional zoning and building codes.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong design skills and projects that resonate with Samaras ambitions.
• Prolific proficiency in presentation, modeling, and visualization softwares.
• Deep appreciation of aesthetics and healthy obsession for what makes good space.
• A passion for housing and designing around the rituals of living.
• Be dexterous and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Excellent understanding of architectural principles, materials, and construction methods.
• Excellent communication skills. English proficiency required.
• Experience in driving design presentations & asset production for short RFP submissions.
• Experience in collaborating and managing consultants in order to meet program milestones.
• Proficiency in prototyping new ideas with rapid and refined fabrication methods, leveraging our in-house Prototyping shop and Factory teams.
• Solid attention to detail, highly entrepreneurial, creative, open-minded, persistent, team-first mentality, and highly collaborative.
• Keenness to grow and develop professionally within an early-stage startup environment.
• Outstanding organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and consistently deliver on key milestones.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $90-120k/year, dependent on experience, with an additional yearly target bonus.
• Hybrid work schedule with 3 days each week in our Redwood City office.
• Early stage employee equity.
• Exceptional health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k eligibility after 6 months.
• Flexible PTO policy.

To apply, please send us CV and a concise PDF portfolio to jobs-architectural-designersamara.com or use the link below.