Designing for People, Rooted in Culture

At Carrier Johnson + Culture, we believe that the most successful environments are those that reflect the people who use them. That’s why we’ve pioneered a design approach that begins and ends with culture—your culture, your people, your story.

Our work goes beyond buildings. We design experiences, relationships, and environments that bring meaning and vitality to people’s lives. With every project—whether civic, academic, commercial, or residential—we immerse ourselves in understanding the unique cultural fabric of the community, the stakeholders, and the identity the space should express.

Core Pillars of Culture-Focused Design

Deep Collaboration

We foster an interactive, inclusive design process where every voice matters—from the client to the end-user. Through dialogue, workshops, and shared exploration, our multidisciplinary teams build consensus and unlock insights that lead to richer, more responsive environments.

People First, Always

Every project starts with understanding the behaviors, values, and aspirations of the people it serves. We shape environments that celebrate individual identity and communal experience, whether for a police department, a senior center, or a college campus.

Place-Making with Purpose

Culture-focused design is place-making that matters. We use space to tell a story—your story—while ensuring every element supports function, adaptability, and sustainability. From urban-scale master plans to the finest interior detail, we strive for authentic, inspiring, and enduring design.


Working with Carrier Johnson and their design team has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Their collaborative approach, deep understanding of our mission, and commitment to creating a safe, healing environment were instrumental in bringing our vision to life.


Life at CJ+C. People, not companies, create success

We are a Collaborative Design CULTURE, seeking entrepreneurial, design-inspired talent, embracing both technical, and conceptual artisan.

The CJ+C environment encourages talent sharing of collateral knowledge, exposing the array of opportunities in each design pursuit.

As an employee-owned company, CJ+C’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) gives you the opportunity to own a stake in the firm and benefit from our collective success.

While we are always in search of new talent in all areas, we are actively hiring for the following positions:

Opportunities

Senior Project Architect – Level 1

San Diego, Seattle

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QA/QC Spec Writer, Project Architect

San Diego

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