Designer – MONTALBA ARCHITECTS

Illustrarch LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Montalba Architects is looking for a talented Designer to join their Los Angeles office. Ideal candidates will have 2–6 years of experience in an architectural firm, a B.Arch or M.Arch degree, and proficiency in design software.

This full-time role involves contributing to all project phases, ensuring high-quality design documentation, and collaborating with a dynamic team dedicated to excellent architecture.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of professional experience in an architectural office.
• Strong experience producing clear, coordinated drawing sets.
• Ability to build organized, detailed 3D models.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects from conceptual design through construction documentation.
• Prepare compelling design packages and presentation materials.
• Manage project details and coordinate with consultants.

Skills

Architectural design

Detailing

Team collaboration

3D modeling

Education

B.Arch or M.Arch degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

Enscape

Job description

Designer (2–6 Years Experience) Location: Los Angeles, CA Full-Time Position

MONTALBA ARCHITECTS is hiring. We’re looking for a talented and driven individual with 2 to 6 years of full-time experience in an architectural office to join our Los Angeles team as a Designer. In this role, you’ll contribute to projects from conceptual design through construction documentation.

Who We Are

Montalba Architects is a multidisciplinary practice with studios in Los Angeles, Lausanne, and New York. For over 20 years, we’ve cultivated a reputation for thoughtful, refined architecture rooted in collaboration and design excellence.

Our team is made up of ambitious, proactive designers who thrive on shared knowledge and leadership support. We believe:

• Every task, big or small, deserves excellence.


• A rigorous, iterative design process leads to strong outcomes.


• Clear, consistent communication — both internally and externally — is essential for success.


• A positive attitude and flexible mindset turn challenges into opportunities.

Who You Are

You value design as a craft and process. You’re motivated, self-directed, and eager to grow — both as an individual and within a collaborative team environment. You’re curious, communicative, and thrive in a creative setting.

We’d love to hear your perspective:

What qualities do you believe lead to the success of a project and team?

What We’re Looking For

• B.Arch or M.Arch degree


• 2–6 years of professional experience in an architectural office


• A thoughtful and iterative approach to design


• Strong experience producing clear, coordinated drawing sets for Design Development and Construction Documents — including complex detailing and consultant coordination


• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite (Revit experience a plus)


• Ability to build organized, detailed 3D models (Enscape rendering experience a plus)


• Strong rendering skills for both internal development and client presentations


• Experience preparing compelling design packages and presentation materials


• Project management experience is a plus

How to Apply

Please send the following to [e-mail] with \"Designer\" in the subject line:

• Cover letter


• Resume


• Portfolio (10MB max) clearly showing your role and contributions in each project

This is a full-time salaried position with a competitive compensation and benefits package. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. No phone calls, please.