Job Abstract

Architect (full-time, multiple openings) needed in Los Angeles, California to determine how to strategically and pragmatically approach the design of the project by determining the types of materials to be used on the project from the proposal process through project definition and launch by determining the zoning and code requirements for the project. Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design issues such as ensuring that design solutions meet all regulatory requirements. This includes developing and proposing multiple strategies and methods to innovatively approach the project's design, as well as conceiving various design approaches. Lead all project phases to drive client projects from concept through design development to obtain client approval of the design. This includes conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design (graphic presentations, physical models, 3D renderings) and design development. Collaborate and communicate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, vendors and regulatory agencies to create presentations to meet overall project objectives. Visually synthesize client project goals and direct assimilation into the project. Lead pre-design tasks, including occupancy studies and zoning analyses. Once the designs are developed, prepare and produce detailed Revit drawings and ensure that the client, project team and contractors can easily comprehend designs. Lead the construction administration phase of the project, including insuring builder compliance with design specifications, responding to substitution requests, RFI's (requests for information), reviewing shop drawings and submittals by contractor and advise on design corrections. Conduct and document site visits. Lead documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustic, landscape, civil and other consultants. Research and specify materials appropriate for project execution to validate that they are the right materials based on performance criteria. Lead the sustainability integration and coordination of any project certifications as part of the requirements for the project.

Must have a Master's Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field, plus two (2) years of design experience with all of the following:

1) 2D and 3D Software, AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, 3DS Max, Enscape, V-Ray and MS Office;

2) Urban planning, site planning, and retail planning for large-scale development projects;

3) Producing building site plans, building floor plans, sections, elevations, and construction details for mixed-use development and retail center projects;

4) Coordinating with Structural, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), Lighting, AV, acoustic, landscape, civil, and other consultants for project documentation and construction and applying Quality Assurance and Quality Control methods throughout project;

5) Construction Administration experience with retail mixed-use, hospitality projects, large-scale corporate campuses, transportation-oriented development and financial institutions.

6) Utilizing site surveys, design sketches and other inputs to prepare digital architectural models using Revit and/CAD based on BIM development standards;

7) Preparing full Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Document sets in Revit with necessary supplemental documents prepared with other 2D and 3D software including Sketch-Up, Enscape, InDesign, Photoshop;

8) Building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures; AND

9) Developing all design stages of large complex projects for entertainment, hospitality, transportation-oriented development and mixed-use development projects.

In the alternative, we will accept a Bachelor's Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Architecture, Interior Design or related field, plus five (5) years of progressive post-bachelor's degree design experience. Two (2) years of the five (5) years of progressive post-bachelor's degree design experience must include experience with all of the following:

1) 2D and 3D Software, AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, 3DS Max, Enscape, V-Ray and MS Office;

2) Urban planning, site planning, and retail planning for large-scale development projects;

3) Producing building site plans, building floor plans, sections, elevations, and construction details for mixed-use development and retail center projects;

4) Coordinating with Structural, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), Lighting, AV, acoustic, landscape, civil, and other consultants for project documentation and construction and applying Quality Assurance and Quality Control methods throughout project;

5) Construction Administration experience with retail mixed-use, hospitality projects, large-scale corporate campuses, transportation-oriented development and financial institutions.

6) Utilizing site surveys, design sketches and other inputs to prepare digital architectural models using Revit and/CAD based on BIM development standards;

7) Preparing full Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Document sets in Revit with necessary supplemental documents prepared with other 2D and 3D software including Sketch-Up, Enscape, InDesign, Photoshop;

8) Building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures; AND

9) Developing all design stages of large complex projects for entertainment, hospitality, transportation-oriented development and mixed-use development projects.

Must have valid Architect License. All experience may be acquired concurrently. Incidental telecommuting may apply.

The base salary range is $122,800.00 to $132,000.00, commensurate with relevant experience. In addition, standard benefits will be offered, and employees will be eligible for bonuses.