Architectural Designer I–II: Growth Path, Hands-On Design

Omni Design; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical benefits

Flexible schedule

In-office location

Job summary

Omni Design, a small firm rooted in the Central Coast, seeks an early-career architectural professional to learn fast, contribute immediately, and grow into a confident designer. You’ll start by building production and coordination skills, then take on more ownership on real projects.

You’ll work directly with the Principal Architect on commercial, civic, and municipal projects across San Luis Obispo County, gaining mentorship and hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), M.Arch, or equivalent degree from an accredited architecture program — or expected graduation within 12 months.
• 1–4 years of experience in an architecture office, internship, or relevant firm environment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD — working knowledge of architectural drafting and drawing organization.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in drawing production.
• Strong communication skills — you ask when you're unsure, you follow through, and you meet deadlines.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be available to work in-office in San Luis Obispo County.
• Revit proficiency at production level — independent construction document drawing sets.
• ARE enrollment in progress or intent to pursue licensure — we actively support this.
• Exposure to commercial, civic, municipal, or public agency project types.
• Familiarity with California Building Code, Title 24, or ADA basics.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu or similar PDF markup tools.
• Portfolio demonstrating design work and/or production drawing sets.

Responsibilities

• Produce architectural drawings and construction documents in Revit and AutoCAD under the direction of senior staff.
• Translate design concepts and redline corrections into clean, accurate drawings.
• Assist in the preparation of project submittals, permit packages, and reproduction of documents.
• Support QA/QC review of project documents before submittal.
• Coordinate with engineers, consultants, and the internal team to ensure drawings are complete and coordinated.
• Track project milestones and deadlines alongside the Project Manager.
• Assist with plan check responses, agency submittals, and permit processing.
• Participate in project meetings — client, consultant, and internal.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) / M.Arch or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Omni Design, a small firm rooted in the Central Coast, seeks an early-career architectural professional to learn fast, contribute immediately, and grow into a confident designer. You’ll start by building production and coordination skills, then take on more ownership on real projects.

You’ll work directly with the Principal Architect on commercial, civic, and municipal projects across San Luis Obispo County, gaining mentorship and hands-on experience.