Architectural Design Associate

James Perse; California (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

James Perse in Marina Del Rey is seeking an Architectural Design Associate to join the in-house Design Team and support the Furniture Design Team. You will work on design development, drafting, SketchUp models, and coordinating with vendors and consultants.

The role requires a current Architecture or Interior Architecture/Design student, 0–2 years’ experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite; knowledge of V-Ray is a plus.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Architecture or Interior Architecture/Design program.
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in design.
• Retail experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all phases of design projects, from construction to opening and beyond.
• Partner with teams on elements of physical environments of existing locations, including facilities and maintenance.
• Manage vendors related to buildings, facilities, appliances, finishes, installations, repairs, maintenance, etc.

Skills

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

V-Ray

Education

Architecture / Interior Architecture program

Job description

WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING AT OUR CORPORATE IN MARINA DEL REY

The Architectural Design Associate will work as an integral part of the in-house Architectural Design Team and support the Furniture Design Team as needed. The candidate should be a team player with strong design sensibility and excellent communication skills. In addition, the candidate should be thorough, detail-oriented, and have the ability to overlook multiple short and long-term tasks to completion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in all phases of design projects, construction through opening and beyond
• Partner with teams with any elements of physical environments of existing locations, including but not limited to facilities and maintenance
• Manage business vendors related to buildings, facilities, appliances, finishes, installations, repairs, maintenance, etc.
• Manage RFP's and present options to the team, help ensure timely follow up takes place
• Track all scheduling with vendors and maintain calendar
• Assist in obtaining proper budgetary approvals for any projects involving external vendors
• Assist the team in communications and follow up with consultants and vendors
• Assist in developing and maintaining SketchUp models, used as a tool in the design development process
• Drafting of architectural drawings and details
• Maintain materials and samples library and obtain new samples for new materials research
• Contribute to daily administration tasks o various projects such as organizing and creating new project files, downloading, uploading, and/or sending files, maintaining printed drawing sets for office use, plotting and printing drawings, etc.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Architecture or Interior Architecture/Design program

Special Skills:

• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
• V-Ray experience is a plus

Work Experience:

• 0 - 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably working in all phases of design
• Retail experience is a plus

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Core competencies required for the Junior Architectural Designer:

• Strong aesthetic sensibility and versatile design skills
• Strong production, technical and research skills
• General knowledge of construction
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Familiarity with architectural and interior details
• Ability to prioritize in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to be a self-starter and proactive

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The salary for this position is $28.00 hourly.

You must be authorized to work in the United States.

JAMES PERSE was founded in the 1990's in Los Angeles, California by its eponymous designer. James’ signature design philosophy and aesthetic – the pairing of elegance and sophistication with simplicity and comfort – is borne from his passion for minimalist architecture and (as a Los Angeles native) his intimate familiarity with west coast indoor / outdoor living and the casual clothing inspired by it. This approach has been applied to each step in developing the JAMES PERSE brand, which has become synonymous with Southern California life and style.

At the Company’s inception, James’ mission was to bring an elevated look and feel to unique baseball caps and basic tees. Two decades later, the Company has expanded to producing full lines of its famously soft and meticulously constructed modern classics for men and women, as well as home furnishings, accessories, and limited edition goods. Our collections are sold in over 70 JAMES PERSE boutiques, as well as in fine department and specialty stores around the world.

Our employees are smart, creative, passionate, and service-driven individuals who meet the same superior standards we set for our products. We embrace talented people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and support policies and practices that prohibit discrimination against any person because of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

JAMES PERSEoffers competitive benefits packages, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance,short-term andlong-term disability insurance,flexible spending accounts,an employee assistance program, paid vacation,paid sick time,a retirement savings planwith company match,and a generous employee discount.

We appreciate your interest in our company and look forward to hearing from you.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.