Design Coordinator

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a licensed or progressing Architect to join our Los Angeles area team. The role focuses on evaluating architectural techniques, preparing construction documents, and writing specifications while collaborating with project leaders and clients to define procedures and codes.

You will perform architectural assignments with general guidance, contribute to all project phases, and support project coordinators and technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
• Credentials to obtain future registration
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Desire to pursue growth opportunities and obtain registration
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select and apply architectural techniques, procedures and modifications to architectural construction documents
• Perform architectural assignments with only general instruction from the Project Architect or Project Manager regarding the expected results
• May work directly with owners/clients to select and recommend procedures
• Write specifications covering architectural matters and perform code reviews
• Assist Project Architects, other Architectural Project Coordinators or Technicians as needed, and take responsibility for work in all phases of the architectural process
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship management

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Graphic presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Photoshop

Illustrator

SketchUp

3-D Studio Max

Rhino

Grasshopper

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select and apply architectural techniques, procedures and modifications to architectural construction documents
• Perform architectural assignments with only general instruction from the Project Architect or Project Manager regarding the expected results
• May work directly with owners/clients to select and recommend procedures
• Write specifications covering architectural matters and perform code reviews
• Assist Project Architects, other Architectural Project Coordinators or Technicians as needed, and take responsibility for work in all phases of the architectural process
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture
• Experience in the areas of healthcare, educational, civic, science and research facilities
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and 3-D Studio Max
• Rhino and Grasshopper experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
• Must possess credentials to obtain future registration
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Desire to pursue growth opportunities and eventually obtain registration
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.