Intermediate Designer (San Mateo)

Intermediate Designer

FORGE Architecture + Design

Were looking for an Intermediate Designer to join our collaborative, design-forward studio in San Francisco. This is a growth opportunity for a thoughtful and technically strong designer eager to contribute across project phasesfrom concept to construction.

Youll work closely with senior staff, bring fresh ideas to the table, and develop your skillset through meaningful design, strong mentorship, and exposure to diverse project types.

What Youll Do

Collaborate with design teams on early concepts and visioning

Develop space plans, design presentations, and production drawings

Assist with material and finish selections, furniture and lighting specs

Translate redlines into detailed, accurate documents

Stay proactive on deadlines, time allocation, and team communication

Contribute to high-quality deliverablestechnical and visual

Participate in office initiatives and support marketing materials or RFPs as needed

What You Bring

37 years of interior design or architecture experience (commercial sector preferred)

Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office

Strong spatial thinking and detailing skills

A curious mindset and eagerness to learn from others

Basic understanding of codes, space planning principles, and permit process

Strong graphic communication and visualization skills

A collaborative, proactive attitudecomfortable giving and receiving feedback

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture

What Success Looks Like

Clear, complete drawing sets that require minimal rework

Creative and executable design ideas rooted in research

High-quality digital presentations

Projects delivered on time, within hours allocated

Positive contributions to team culture and future project selection

Why FORGE

Were a strategy-forward architecture and interiors firm designing spaces that connect, inspire, and perform. Our culture values curiosity, kindness, initiative, and design integrity. We believe great work starts with a team thats supported, challenged, and empowered.

We offer :

Competitive compensation

85% employer-paid medical + $5,000 HRA

Generous PTO and hybrid flexibility

Career path visibility through our FORGEU development tracks

A team youll actually enjoy working with