Inspired by innovative design. Committed to issues of social justice. Practice is looking for talented and highly motivated people to join our team!

Values and Responsibilities
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Design
This role plays a central part in shaping design excellence across all project phases—from early concept through detailed documentation. Exceptional modeling, graphic, and design development skills are essential, alongside the ability to generate and evolve creative ideas both independently and in collaboration with others. Responsibilities include leading and participating in internal design charrettes, coordinating the iterative development of design concepts, and preparing clear, compelling presentation materials. Research into materials, systems, and finishes will also inform the work, with thoughtful selections made in alignment with the project’s vision and the firm’s values. Through this role, curiosity, inclusion, social responsibility, and craftsmanship are not only practiced—but embodied.
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Project Execution
‍Successful design is inseparable from clear, rigorous execution. This position supports all phases of project delivery, contributing to the development of technical documentation, specification coordination, and construction administration. Working in close collaboration with Project Architects and Project Managers, this role helps ensure timely, accurate progress across design milestones, including input on schedules, material reviews, and quality control. Depending on project scope and scale, responsibilities may also include aspects of project management. A spirit of mentorship, collaboration, and accountability is essential, as is a commitment to firmwide delivery standards and an inclusive, growth-oriented studio culture.
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Team Leadership‍
Leadership is cultivated through trust, clarity, and care. This role supports the organization and direction of project teams, helping to coordinate workflows and uphold standards across disciplines and collaborators. Strong communication skills are key, fostering cohesion across teams while promoting open dialogue and shared purpose. Mentorship is a core expectation, with senior staff encouraged to guide, support, and empower emerging designers. Through active engagement, this position plays a role in championing the studio’s mission and values, building a practice where listening, learning, and meaningful impact are part of the everyday.

Quality Control and Technical Leadership
At the heart of design excellence is precision. This role ensures that project documentation reflects both the firm’s technical rigor and each client’s specific requirements, contributing to a body of work that is consistent, resilient, and visionary.
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Marketing and Business Development
Practice thrives on deep and lasting relationships and partnerships with a wide and diverse network of clients, colleagues, and collaborators.  It is incumbent on all of us at Practice to develop and maintain positive connections with internal and external collaborators, and to deepen our relationships by seeking opportunities to engage with industry and professional events. This role is particularly critical in that context as it requires significant interface with clients and external collaborators.

Culture Stewardship
More than a workplace, Practice is a platform for shared values and collective aspiration. This role helps nurture and embody the studio’s mission and guiding principles - Co-Creation, Inclusive Impact, Holistic Sustainability, Joy, Listening, and Optimism. Through everyday actions and long-term commitments, the firm’s culture is carried forward - purposefully, authentically, and with care.

Qualifications
• Minimum of 6-8 years of postgraduate professional experience.
• Professional degree in architecture (MArch or BArch).
• DSA, or experience in affordable housing, is a plus.
• Experience with Revit, Rhino, Adobe Suite, Lumion, digital fabrication, Microsoft Office, hand sketching, etc.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship
• Compensation is commensurate with experience. Annual salary ranges from $80,000 to $115,000 + benefits package.
• Email inquiries to  jobs@practicela.com In the subject line, please use the following format: PROJECT CAPTAIN_YOUR NAME • Please include a cover letter, CV, and portfolio of professional and personal work (file not to exceed 10mb)


Practice values the individuality of every person. We believe that a safe, inclusive, and transparent environment—where authenticity is welcomed—fuels curiosity, drives innovation, and strengthens our work, our clients, and the communities we serve. We are committed to equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Values and Responsibilities
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‍Design
This role calls for strong design sensibilities and the ability to translate creative vision into clear, compelling work across all phases of a project. Expectations are for demonstrated excellence in design, modeling, and graphic skills, with the ability to independently develop creative design concepts throughout all project phases. Contributing both independently and as part of a team, this role works in close partnership with the Director of Design to shape thoughtful, innovative approaches tailored to each project’s goals and context.

Practice’s Senior Project Architect/Design Leads participate in and often lead collaborative design charrettes, support the evolution of conceptual ideas, and produce high-quality presentation and documentation materials. Ongoing research into materials, systems, and finishes will be an important part of the role’s process, informed by the project’s design intent and the firm’s commitment to social and environmental responsibility. This role is an opportunity to not only contribute expertise, but to foster curiosity, inclusion, and craftsmanship through a collaborative and reflective design process.
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Project Execution
We cultivate a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment and seek individuals who will embrace these values while taking on the responsibility of supervising and mentoring staff. This role demands strong organizational skills, ensuring the timely and accurate completion of plans, specifications, material approvals, and construction tasks. You will oversee the interpretation, organization, execution, and coordination of assignments, exercising professional independent judgment. For more complex or unique issues, you will collaborate with senior leaders for technical guidance and overall project approval. Additionally, you will direct and coordinate the consultant team, ensuring that the project team adheres to the firm's project delivery processes and standards. Depending on the scope and complexity of the project, you may also be assigned certain Project Management responsibilities.
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Team Leadership & Culture Ambassador
‍As a senior team member, your leadership will help shape the tone and trajectory of each project team. You will foster professional relationships within project teams and take on a leadership role as a champion for others. Strong communication and listening skills will be key as you guide, mentor, and uplift others in their development and support an atmosphere of openness and respect. Staff in this role should be able to actively champion our Mission and Values—curiosity, inclusion, social responsibility, and collaborative design—both within the office and beyond. Our internal culture is engaging, fun to work with, and eager to make a meaningful impact.
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Quality Control and Technical Leadership
‍With support from Practice leadership, you'll contribute to the quality and consistency of project documentation, helping ensure it meets firm-wide standards, aligns with client expectations, and complies with applicable codes and regulations. Your technical insight and collaborative problem-solving will support well-coordinated, buildable solutions.

Marketing and Business Development
At times, you will actively pursue business development opportunities and participate in marketing interviews, while also fostering and maintaining strong relationships with both client leaders and their staff. We value team members who can cultivate trust, communicate with clarity, and build enduring relationships with clients and collaborators. As a representative of the firm, your engagement in industry events and active presence in professional communities will help strengthen both your voice and the visibility of the firm.
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‍Qualifications
• BArch or MArch from accredited university
• Professional licensure in California required
• Minimum 12 years of related professional experience required
• Experience with Revit, Rhino, Adobe Suite, Lumion, digital fabrication, Microsoft Office, hand sketching, etc.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States
• Compensation is commensurate with experience. Annual salary ranges from $125,000 to $145,000 + benefits package.

Email inquiries to jobs@practicela.com
In the subject line, please use the following format:
Senior Project Architect_Design Lead_YOUR NAME
Please include a cover letter, CV, and portfolio of professional and personal work (file not to exceed 10mb)
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Practice celebrates the unique differences of every individual.  We believe that creating a safe and transparent space to be one’s authentic self drives curiosity, innovation, and success for our business, clients, and the community at large. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.