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Architect / Designer - Job Captain Residential

Archinect, San Francisco, CA, United States


Arcanum Architecture is an award-winning architectural design firm known for high-end custom residences and uniquely designed restaurants and wineries. A selected project portfolio can be found on our website: www.arcanumarchitecture.com.

Location: San Francisco, CA, US Type: Full-time Posted on: Mon, Apr 13 '26

Job Description Arcanum is currently seeking a job captain to join the residential team. The candidate will work closely with the project manager and design team to develop, detail, and coordinate schematic design through construction documents. The candidate must be creative, well-organized, self-motivated and collaborative. This position is not remote. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance to San Francisco and legally authorized to work in the United States. Arcanum is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Qualifications

Accredited degree in architecture: B.Arch. or M.Arch.

7+ years of professional experience, primarily in high-end custom residential projects (candidates with higher levels of experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered for more senior roles)

Knowledge of CRC standards, design, and detailing in Type V construction

Proficiency in AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, and Adobe Suite required; Sketchup preferred

Thoughtful design skills and strong portfolio, including examples of residential construction drawings

Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills

Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and self-management

Responsibilities

Collaborate effectively with the project manager and design team in the development of the design with limited supervision

Create preliminary and schematic design drawing packages for client presentations and design review boards

Manage production, organization, and coordination of drawing sets with an exceptional standard of craft and quality

Seek innovative approaches to communicate design ideas efficiently, effectively, and artfully using various software platforms

Compensation

Competitive salary

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision health care plans

Life insurance and disability plans

Profit sharing plan

How to Apply Qualified individuals are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, and samples of work in PDF format to info@arcanumarchitecture.com. Please include "JOB CAPTAIN RESIDENTIAL" in the subject line of the email.

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