Architectural Designer Job at Palo, San Diego, CA

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  • Palo
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Job Description

PALO – Designer/Architect 1 (3+ Years Experience, AI-Forward)

About Us

Palo is an award-winning integrated architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design practice committed to generous, adaptable, high-quality housing in mixed-use environments. Our sister company, Rhamnus, partners with mission-driven clients such as churches and nonprofits to transform underutilized land into affordable and community-serving housing. Together, we work across all scales of multifamily and mixed-use work, delivering projects that matter, and for select clients we create spatially rich, thoughtfully crafted single-family homes and family compounds.

Role Overview

We hire people who set a high bar for themselves and the team. If you are energized by ambitious work, expect excellence from your peers, and want to contribute to a practice where everyone pulls their weight, you will thrive here.

We are seeking a designer with at least three years of professional experience who is energized by meaningful housing work and thrives in a collaborative team environment. This role contributes directly to shaping projects from concept through construction and calls for an AI‑forward approach across modeling, visualization, communication, and analysis. At Palo, AI means amplified intelligence—elevating our work through the best tools and the strength of the team around you.

What You’ll Do

  • Research planning, zoning, code, and feasibility drivers.
  • Develop early-stage concepts through rapid 3D and AI-assisted workflows.
  • Produce and coordinate drawing sets across all phases.
  • Build clear, narrative-driven presentations for clients and community partners.
  • Support work on both private development projects and Rhamnus-led community initiatives.

What You Bring

We are looking for someone who brings both talent and drive—someone who wants to grow fast, contribute meaningfully, and work alongside a team that values precision, creativity, and accountability.

  • 3+ years professional experience in architecture.
  • Strong Revit proficiency; comfort working in advanced 3D and AI tools.
  • A learn-by-doing mindset and comfort using AI tools as part of everyday workflow
  • Familiarity with multifamily design and construction processes.
  • Ability to work quickly and accurately in small collaborative teams.
  • Curiosity, initiative, and a commitment to improving housing outcomes.
  • Licensure on path preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary above AIA survey benchmarks.
  • Time off: 80 hrs PTO, 80 hrs UTO, year-end paid week off, 14 holidays, 24 hrs sick time
  • 401(k) 100% match up to 3%, then 50% match for the next 2%
  • Health Care: 100% of base plan covered
  • Continuing education and professional membership support
  • Charitable match through 1% for the Planet
  • WFH: 1 day per week (we value in-person energy but keep space for flexibility)

How to Apply

Send a résumé and portfolio (PDF or link) to [email protected] .

Job Tags

Work from home, 1 day per week,

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