We are a lively and dynamic architecture office located five blocks from the beach in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara, California. Our current focus is on high-end residential projects in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Malibu, and Beverly Hills, with an eye toward future development, hospitality, and commercial projects throughout the United States.
Our client-centric approach, starts with a clear understanding of our clients’ needs, wishes and budgetary considerations. This ensures that every project reflects our clients’ vision in tandem with our company’s core focus.
Clear Architecture is dedicated to the design-build journey. From initial schematic concepts and crafting original designs to navigating regulations and permitting, we're committed to fostering a harmonious flow from architectural design to pre-construction and construction. We understand that we’re creating more than just a structure—whether it be a home, hospitality, or commercial - it's a reflection of our client’s dreams and aspirations.
About the role:
We are seeking a highly accomplished Principal Architect to join our leadership team and report directly to the Managing Principal. This role is intended for a senior architectural leader with deep expertise in technical design, construction detailing, building systems, specifications, and project delivery. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a highly skilled technical architect who understands how exceptional design is executed through disciplined documentation, coordination, and construction.
The Principal Architect will play a critical leadership role in shaping the technical direction of the architecture practice, mentoring teams, overseeing project quality, and ensuring that our work reflects the highest standards of design excellence and constructability. This individual will bridge leadership, design, and construction by bringing a sophisticated understanding of how buildings come together in the field.
This is a full-time onsite position based in our Santa Barbara, CA, offices.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications and requirements
Who You Are
Working With Us
Our mission is to Be Better. We achieve this through being a vertically integrated company that values attention to detail and sophistication unmatched by competitors. With strategic operational systems in place, our approach sets us apart: it’s the invaluable difference that comes with thoughtful, personalized collaboration. We are a team of hardworking and communicative professionals who take pride in understanding our clients’ desires and making them a reality – trust is just one of the things we build well.
Additional Benefits:
Core Values:
Passion: Care for our clients, our work, and our company.
Brilliance: Be bright, be positive, be exceptional.
Precision: Absolutely no detail is too small or unimportant.
Persistence: Unwavering in our determination to create a great result.
Benefits
• Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and sick pay
• Mileage and cell phone reimbursement
• Referral program
• Competitive pay with yearly reviews
• Opportunity for Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Tool reimbursement
Travel Time Required
Physical Job Description
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Statement of Employer's Rights
This job description does not list all of the duties of this position. You may be asked by management to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. Clear Group has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the Company may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.
Clear is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a work environment where people from all backgrounds and identities thrive. We firmly believe that more diversity and inclusion in our workforce creates a stronger team, product, and culture. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. We reserve the right to conduct background checks on all of our potential employees.