Entry-Level Designer

Archinect; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Holidays

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Swift Lee Office (SLO) in Los Angeles area is seeking an entry-level designer with a strong design background. The candidate should be a motivated learner, a hardworking team member, and a strong communicator who champions good design.

The role supports all aspects of design, requires 0–2 years of experience and a Bachelor of Architecture or higher, and demands proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Revit, Lumion, AutoCAD, and 3D printing. Visa eligibility and English fluency are required.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in design
• Bachelor of Architecture or higher
• Strong communication skills
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Revit, Lumion, and AutoCAD
• Experience with 3D printing, digital software, and fabrication
• Enscape VR, Grasshopper, and hand-model making skills a plus
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. and English fluency

Skills

Motivation and initiative

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Architecture or higher

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino

Revit

Lumion

AutoCAD

Enscape VR

Grasshopper

3D printing

Job description

About Swift Lee Office (SLO)

Founded in 2000, SLO is a full-service architectural firm with an extensive portfolio of complex and innovative civic, educational, residential, and industrial projects. SLO retains its founding spirit of inventiveness and its interest in the cross-disciplinary practice of architecture. We think of ourselves as design evangelists, preaching the value of ingenious problem solving with a will to experiment, innovate, and collaborate. Above all, we seek out projects that strengthen the social fabric of communities, and we are committed to being good stewards of the environment.

Position: Entry-Level Designer

We have an immediate opening for an entry-level designer with a strong design background and skills. The ideal candidate is a motivated learner, hardworking team member, strong communicator, and enthusiastic champion of good design.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Talented and self-motivated individual with 0-2 years of experience to work on all aspects of design
• Bachelor of Architecture or higher
• Strong communication skills
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Revit, Lumion, and AutoCAD
• Experience with 3D printing, digital software, and fabrication
• Enscape VR, Grasshopper, and hand-model making skills a plus
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. and English fluency

Salary, Benefits and Hiring Practices

We offer competitive salaries commensurate with the candidate's experience and skills. Paid vacation, holidays, 401(k), and health, dental, and vision insurance are also offered. We support and advocate for diversity and equal representation in all aspects of our practice, in our hiring decisions, and in the field of architecture at large.

• Applicants must be lawfully entitled to work in the U.S. SLO is not able to sponsor those seeking an H-1B visa. Please describe your work status to work legally in the U.S., including visa type and duration, if applicable.
• Local candidates only
• Must be able to start immediately
• Please no phone calls, drop-offs, or agencies