Yes Duffy Architects ยท 1 day ago
Architectural Designer 2
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expYes Community Architects (YCA) is a Bay Area-born design firm dedicated to social justice through design. As a Designer II, you will co-lead projects from initial concept through completion, ensuring design excellence and alignment with project goals while developing new AI tools and communicating innovative ideas.
Architecture and Planning
Hiring Manager
Yes Duffy
Responsibilities
Help develop new tools using AI for our practice(e.g., Gemini, Chat GPT, Sora, Claude, Vibe-Coding, etc)
Grow our firm's knowledge community: Universal Design, Sustainability, Trauma Informed Design, Mass Timber, Modular and other essential innovations transforming our industry
Lead specific drawing packages (e.g., interiors, unit plans, elevations, details)
Coordinate with collaborating architecture firms and consultants and integrate feedback
Attend client or consultant meetings with senior staff
Conduct site surveys or existing condition documentation
Support project scheduling and team communication tools (e.g., Slack, Google, Zoom)
Qualification
Required
Approx. 3+ years of professional experience, with a strong portfolio of housing or community-based projects
Solid Revit Skills
Knowledge of ADA, CBC and Zoning
Excellent leadership, project management, and interpersonal skills
A commitment to social justice, sustainability, and housing for all
Preferred
Knowledge of the process and purpose of zoning, building codes, and planning, with experience navigating permitting and approvals in the Bay Area is a plus
Benefits
Opportunities to be deeply creative on socially impactful projects large and small.
Mentorship and professional development in mixed use housing and community-driven design.
A healthy office culture: Community events, volunteering, site visits and potlucks that nurture our local team.
Competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within the firm.
Company
Yes Duffy Architects
Yes Duffy Architects is a nimble, Purpose-Driven Architecture and Design firm focused on designing urban, community-focused projects using innovative and efficient strategies to achieve collaborative, place-based communities.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase