Designer — Adaptive Reuse & Workplace Design

IA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IA in Los Angeles is seeking a Designer to help reimagine spaces, connecting architectural concepts, materials, and details to client goals. You will contribute to building repositioning, adaptive reuse, and workplace design with a collaborative, integrated team.

Applicants should have 6+ years of design experience, strong presentation skills, and proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite. We value forward-thinking designers who explore new technologies to enhance creativity and

Qualifications

• A degree in architecture or design, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of relevant design experience, including building repositioning, adaptive reuse, and corporate interiors.
• Strong conceptual design, space planning, architectural detailing, and presentation skills.
• A thoughtful understanding of materials, finishes, furniture, and how they shape the human experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction documentation, building systems, building codes, and accessibility requirements, including ADA and path of travel.
• Working knowledge of construction contract administration.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite, along with strong sketching and rendering skills.
• A forward-thinking approach to design, with an interest in or experience using AI tools and a willingness to explore new technologies that support creativity, collaboration, and better design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts for interior and exterior environments, from early planning through construction documentation.
• Create space plans, sketches, renderings, presentations, and technical drawings that communicate design intent.
• Lead design development for smaller projects and contribute to larger projects alongside senior team members.
• Select and coordinate materials, finishes, fixtures, and furniture as part of a cohesive design.
• Coordinate with engineering and landscape consultants to align building systems and site elements with the design.
• Develop architectural details that support design intent, building performance, and code requirements.
• Prepare cost estimates and manage assigned design budgets.
• Guide and mentor junior and intermediate designers.

Skills

Design concepts

Space planning

Architectural detailing

Construction documentation

Presentation skills

Mentoring

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or design

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Sketching/Rendering

Job description

IA in Los Angeles is seeking a Designer to help reimagine spaces, connecting architectural concepts, materials, and details to client goals. You will contribute to building repositioning, adaptive reuse, and workplace design with a collaborative, integrated team.

Applicants should have 6+ years of design experience, strong presentation skills, and proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite. We value forward-thinking designers who explore new technologies to enhance creativity and