Architectural Designer I–II: Hands-On Growth Path

Omni Design, Inc.; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Medical benefits

Flexible schedule

In-office, San Luis Obispo County

Job summary

Omni Design, Inc. on the Central Coast is seeking an early-career architectural professional to learn fast, contribute immediately, and grow into a confident designer.

You will work directly with licensed architects and engineers on commercial, civic, and municipal projects across San Luis Obispo County. You’ll start with production and coordination, then lead drawing sets, coordinate consultants, and participate in project meetings.

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 Preferred (Not Required)
• 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
• 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

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Portfolio demonstration

Are enrollment in progress

Licensed pathway planning

Education

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)

M.Arch preferred

Equivalent degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Omni Design, Inc. on the Central Coast is seeking an early-career architectural professional to learn fast, contribute immediately, and grow into a confident designer.

You will work directly with licensed architects and engineers on commercial, civic, and municipal projects across San Luis Obispo County. You’ll start with production and coordination, then lead drawing sets, coordinate consultants, and participate in project meetings.