Garavaglia Architecture Inc. is a dynamic firm conveniently located in downtown San Francisco. Established in 1986, our range of projects includes civic, commercial, institutional, and residential projects with a specialization in historic preservation and increasing focus on sustainability. While a good portion of our projects are located in the San Francisco Bay Area, we do work throughout California. The firm actively seeks projects that challenge our integrated architecture and preservation services, including a variety of interesting and unusual projects both intricate and large. We pride ourselves in offering our clients innovative and personalized services for their projects while seamlessly integrating technical expertise with creative design solutions. The firm is in the process of growing and changing our market position and is seeking highly motivated and energetic individuals.

Intermediate Designer/Drafter

We are currently seeking an Intermediate Designer Drafter from 3-5 years of professional experience. The unique projects range from a local history museum, hotel rehabilitations and downtown revitalization projects. We work with a wide variety of clients in diverse geographic regions.

Drafter Designer candidates should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of and experience with the following:

• 3-5 Architectural Studio experience
• Work with commercial, residential and institutional properties
• Proficiency in CAD software
• Drafting in all phases of documentation
• Microsoft Office and use of other basic applications
• Excellent communication skills
• Good writing and editing abilities
• Keen sense of project timelines and budgets
• Comfort with a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary work environment

Additional preferred abilities include:

• Self-motivation and self-directed in a team environment
• Active participation and personal development
• Understanding of the California Historical Building Code and Secretary of Interioršs Standards
• Understanding sustainable building practices.
• Understanding of conventional building construction.

Prospective applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor degree in architecture and an interest for historic architecture and sustainable design.

Garavaglia Architecture is committed to providing an atmosphere for growth opportunities to its employees including participation in professional organizations and continuing education opportunities. We are looking for a highly motivated and creative individual who is interested in helping the firm to expand while developing their own skills along the way. We offer medical and other benefits and are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please send your resume to the address below. If emailing, send either a .pdf or .doc file or place your resume within the text of the email with a subject heading to read "Intermediate Designer Drafter." We regret that the volume of applications does not always permit us to acknowledge each individual application.

Send applications to:
Ayano Hattori
Garavaglia Architecture
One Sutter Street, Suite 910
San Francisco, CA 94104
415.391.9633
415.391.9647 fax
ayano@garavaglia.com