Architectural Senior Project Designer

Company: TCA Architects
Location: Oakland
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description ARCHITECTURAL SENIOR PROJECT DESIGNER – Oakland TCA Architects specializes in the planning and design of next generation, high density multi-family housing, mixed-use and signature hospitality developments – taking pride in helping shape quality environments for everyone. The firm's collaborative approach and industry leading technological expertise have resulted in award-winning, sustainable projects that respect our communities and the environment, with studios in Irvine, Los Angeles, Oakland and Honolulu. A TCA Senior Project Designer is passionate about design and takes leadership. This individual will be the go-to person to use their high level technical/computer design skills to turn ideas into reality. The ideal candidate must be able to quickly and readily generate concepts for multi-family, hospitality, and mixed-use design in a fast-paced studio environment using advanced skills in SketchUp, Revit and Adobe Suite. The successful candidate must have the ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, and communicate ideas in presentations to firm leaders, team members, and clients. They must also possess strong architectural design and planning skills. An exceptional portfolio representing recent work is required to be presented during the interview. RESUME AND PORTFOLIO REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION (PDF less than 10mb) Qualifications: Strong design and form-giving skills required 6 - 10 years of experience in architecture, with 3 - 5 years of multi-family midrise design in the United States Proficient in Sketch-Up, Revit, Adobe Suite and Enscape Ability to create architectural designs and concepts from yield to SD Experience with several housing types, building typologies and vocabularies Possesses strong architectural design and planning skills Knowledge of California Building Code and construction types Excellent verbal and written communication skills Education: Bachelors in Architecture required. California licensed architect preferred or progressing towards licensure required. Position Location: The Senior Project Designer will be located in our Oakland office. We offer a hybrid schedule of working three days in the office and Thursday - Friday from home. Salary Range : $90,000 - $120,000/year About TCA Oakland: The Oakland studio opened in 2013 and is led by the Principal in Charge, Radziah Loh. This dynamic group is tight-knit, efficient, and effective! The Oakland studio revels in the hip, up-and-coming East Bay scene and boasts views of the San Francisco skyline. The diverse culture of the Bay Area, seeps into the studio and is mirrored in the work the Oakland team produces. Their projects are transforming the Bay Area's major cities including: San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville, San Jose, South City, Mountain View, and more. And the best part? The 12th St. BART station is just outside the building, which means you can access any of the Bay Areas' surrounding cities within minutes! Welcome to TCA-Oakland! Benefits: TCA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation and paid time off. We also offer bonus opportunities and the opportunity to work a flexible schedule with half days on Friday. As part of our commitment to our staff's professional development, TCA provides a full library of IDP materials to train and expose young professionals to various areas of architecture and become more well-rounded Architects as they prepare for licensure. TCA also reimburses for successfully completed ARE tests, as well as CA licensing fees. TCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or genetics. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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