Technical Architecture Director

Technical Director – San Francisco (Confidential Design-Led Studio)

A highly regarded, design-led architecture and interiors studio is seeking a Technical Director to play a pivotal leadership role within its San Francisco office.

This is a key appointment at an important stage of the studio’s growth, offering the opportunity to shape delivery standards, support team development, and influence how projects are executed at the highest level.

The Role:

This position sits at the core of the studio’s operations, ensuring that design intent is translated into high-quality, buildable outcomes across a diverse portfolio of workplace and tenant improvement projects.

You will act as the senior technical authority, working closely with leadership to strengthen delivery processes, mentor teams, and maintain consistency across all phases of work.

Key responsibilities include:

Overseeing technical delivery across multiple projectsMaintaining and elevating documentation standards and QA processesSupporting project teams through complex technical challengesLeading coordination across consultants and disciplinesPlaying a key role in team development and knowledge sharingSupporting a structured transition and handover of technical leadership

The Opportunity:

Join a respected, design-led studio with a strong reputation in the workplace and commercial interiors sectorStep into a role with real influence over how projects are deliveredWork alongside a collaborative leadership team in a growing officeOpportunity to shape and refine technical standards and studio processesPlay a central role in the studio’s next phase of growth and evolution

The Individual:

This role is suited to a senior technical leader who is:

Highly experienced in workplace and tenant improvement projectsConfident overseeing delivery from documentation through constructionDetail-oriented, with a strong understanding of technical standards and coordinationComfortable mentoring teams and elevating overall capabilityCalm, solutions-focused, and able to navigate complex project environments

You may currently be operating at Associate, Associate Director, or Technical Director level, looking to step into a role with broader influence and long-term impact.

Why This Role?:

This is not just a project-based position—it is an opportunity to take ownership of how a studio delivers its work, ensuring quality, consistency, and technical excellence across the board.

For the right person, it offers a platform to move into true technical leadership within a design-led environment