Design Job Captain

Ensis Corp; California; On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Design Job Captain to support their Studio Design Teams. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to shape projects from early concepts through entitlements, engaging with a variety of project types. The firm is known for its award-winning national projects and provides a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive medical benefits and ongoing education reimbursement. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will significantly impact the design vision and legacy of the firm.

Benefits

Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick time

Ongoing education reimbursement

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and time management across multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Participate in early design phases, including schematic design and site planning.
• Assist in producing plans, elevations, sections, and presentation graphics.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

4-year degree in Architecture

Job description

This range is provided by Ensis Corp. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$36.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from Ensis Corp

Our client, a top Orange County architecture firm with national reach, is looking for a Design Job Captain to support one of their Studio Design Teams. This is an opportunity for a passionate design professional to shape projects from the early concept stage through entitlements, with exposure to a wide range of project types.

WHY JOIN OUR CLIENT'S TEAM:

• Large, award-winning firm with high-profile national projects
• Competitive compensation
• Full suite of medical, dental, life, and supplemental insurance
• Company-paid basic life and long-term disability
• Most medical plans fully paid for employee-only coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Ongoing education and exam reimbursement
• Retirement plan, HSA, FSA options

YOUR IMPACT:

• Participate in early design phases, including schematic design and site planning
• Assist in producing plans, elevations, sections, and presentation graphics
• Support 3D modeling and visual presentation development
• Help maintain and organize drawing sets using company standards
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure coordinated design documentation
• Research codes and guidelines to inform design direction
• Understand and support deliverables across all design phases

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Strong attention to detail and time management across multiple deadlines
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong communication and visual storytelling skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and take initiative within a fast-paced design team
• Working knowledge of planning and building codes
• 4-year degree in Architecture or equivalent experience
• California architectural license preferred but not required

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS: This role supports the design vision of projects that shape how people live. As Design Job Captain, you’ll help drive quality and consistency across key project deliverables and contribute meaningfully to the firm’s design legacy.

Employment Type: Full Time / Hourly / Fully Onsite

Compensation: $75K-$83K Yearly + OT

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design and Project Management

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning

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Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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