Design Professional I or II

Company: 19six Architects
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Originally founded in Santa Barbara in 1906, our firm is one of California's most established and enduring architectural firms, rooted in serving clients within the K-12, Higher Education, Healthcare, Performing Arts, Housing and Civic markets with offices in amazing locations throughout California. While our firm continues to grow and evolve, we will always remain true to our guiding code: Dedicated to Projects that Enrich the Community . 19six offers a diverse and collaborative environment with passionate and innovative professionals; we are a 100% employee owned firm! We invest in our staff and provide opportunities for professional and personal development. 19six is seeking a highly motivated architectural Design Professional to support projects within our various design studios in our Santa Cruz office. PRIMARY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Communicate clearly with Project Managers, Architects and Job Captains. Develop and hone awareness of project processes and context. Create and assist with project design efforts as directed. Revise project redlines quickly and efficiently, as requested. Check own work for accuracy and against company graphic standards. Assist with bidding, permitting and construction admin processes (submittal/RFI/PCO intake, logging & filing). Assist with project closeout and archiving. Work collaboratively within an architectural team. Handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously. DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's of Architecture required. Previous experience or internship with an architecture firm preferred. Minimum beginner-level experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Acrobat and MS Office software is required. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Team player with desire and willingness for continual professional development. Detail oriented, highly motivated, positive attitude, and proactive problem solver. Demonstrated commitment to task management. Passion for design and construction. BENEFITS OF BEING A 19SIX EMPLOYEE: Medical Insurance - approx. 90% Employee premiums paid on baseline Anthem Silver PPO plan Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance plans - Employee premiums 100% paid Flexible Spending Account plans (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Transit, Parking) 401(k) Plan with Profit Sharing 20 Days Company paid PTO and 5 Days paid Sick time per year Health & Wellness reimbursement Employee Stock Purchase Program Payment assistance with National, State and Local Professional Organization Dues Licensing Bonus and Referral Bonus programs Continuing Education and professional development opportunities Bonus programs for architectural Licensing, Performance and Referrals

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