HIRING: SR. Architectural Designer/Design Director (Architecture), DSA, K-12, Education exp. | Newport Beach, CA

About Us: We're an award-winning Architecture firm focused on Education projects throughout CA and the Midwest - (DSA, K-12, Higher Education) with studios in Orange County, San Diego, and the Bay Area. For over six decades, we’ve been redefining the California and West Coast leading Education projects with sustainable, and human-centered design. Our team blends creativity with technical expertise to craft spaces that elevate communities and enrich experiences. From dynamic educational hubs to innovative commercial environments, we bring bold ideas to life—where form meets function with purpose. We're employee-focused offering a competitive full package, long-term growth within, and a flexible schedule valuing personal life and work. We offer uncapped growth, exposure, and career advancement opportunities with stable and consistent projects to continue advancing your career.

About the Opportunity: We are hiring a pivotal Design Director/Senior Architectural Designer for our Newport Beach studio. You'll join a talented Architecture firm focused on Education projects; DSA, K-12, Higher Education, and lead the design team and efforts for all projects within our OC and CA studios.

What You Need:

• 10+ Yrs. of experience working as an Architectural Designer/SR. Designer/Design Director
• 5+ Yrs. of Education (DSA, K-12, Higher Ed) project experience, recent project exp. required.
• Exp. working with Revit & design software, highly technical & proficient
• Exp. with design through construction, schematic design, master planning, construction admin/documentation, project delivery/rollout, budgets, submittals, RFPs/RFQs, etc.
• Exp. managing teams & design.
• Excellent tenure

What We Offer - Competitive Full Package:

• Salary Ranges: $125-160,000/year (DOE)
• Bonuses, bi-annual
• Full Benefits: Medical, dental, vision
• 401K match
• Generous PTO/Vacation
• Additional perks, benefits, incentives
• Flexible Schedule/hours
• Hybrid Schedule: 3-4+ days in studio expected

Interested, qualified, local? Apply Today! Submit your application and forward your updated resume and work to ian.kerr@bancroftsp.com for prompt review and consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer: BSP celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.