Architect/Job Captain | Luxury Residential

Facade Today; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

Paid PTO and holidays

Annual performance bonus opportunities

Job summary

Facade Today is looking for a Job Captain with a minimum of 5 years of professional architectural experience to join their Los Angeles team. This full-time, on-site role is ideal for an organized and detail-oriented professional with strong technical skills.

The Job Captain will draft and develop project drawings, interpret design intent, and coordinate with the design team and contractors. Candidates with high-end residential experience and proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Photoshop are

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional architectural experience.
• Strong understanding of architectural detailing and construction documentation.
• High-end residential experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, develop, and organize project drawing sets and construction documents.
• Interpret design intent into working drawings.
• Research building codes and produce CAD drawings.

Skills

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

Architectural education or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Full job description

Job Captain | High-End Residential

Client:

Our client is a well-established Los Angeles architecture firm specializing in distinctive residences and renovations. Their work draws from traditional, streamlined classical, regional, and contemporary influences, combining authentic details and thoughtful proportions with the needs of modern living.

Description:

Our client is seeking a Job Captain with a minimum of 5 years of professional architectural experience to join their growing Los Angeles practice. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity for an organized and detail-oriented architectural professional with strong technical and documentation skills.

The Job Captain will be responsible for drafting, developing, coordinating, and organizing project drawing sets and construction documents, while working closely with the design team, consultants, and contractors. Responsibilities will include interpreting design intent into working drawings, researching building codes, producing CAD drawings and 3D renderings, reviewing shop drawings and fieldwork, and assisting with consultant coordination.

High-end residential experience is strongly preferred, particularly for candidates who have a strong understanding of architectural detailing and construction documentation.

Required:

• Minimum 5 years of professional architectural experience
• Strong AutoCAD skills
• Proficiency in SketchUp and Photoshop
• Experience with construction documents and drawing set production
• Ability to interpret design intent into detailed working drawings
• Experience with shop drawing review, fieldwork, and consultant coordination
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• High-end residential experience preferred
• Must be able to work full-time, on-site in Los Angeles

Education:

Architectural education or equivalent professional experience.

Salary:

90-95k

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• Paid PTO and holidays
• Annual performance bonus opportunities

Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Schedule:

Full-time, on-site.