Intermediate Architectural Designer (Full-time, mid-level; 3+ years experience)

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

Job summary

A design and architecture firm seeks an Intermediate Architectural Designer to lead drawing production and manage design execution in Los Angeles. This role involves project management tasks, including consultant coordination and ensuring technical quality during all design phases. Candidates should have a degree in Architecture and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and strong communication skills are essential. The salary range is $60,000 - $80,000 a year.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in design development, architectural design, documentation, and detailing; residential experience preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and ability to drive coordination across multiple parties.
• Strong organizational systems (tracking, documentation discipline, version control).
• California Driver’s License and reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Lead drawing production and coordination, uphold technical quality, and manage day-to-day design execution.
• Produce and coordinate presentations, drawing sets, and renderings from concept through permit and construction support.
• Support permitting processes in Los Angeles and other jurisdictions.
• Create and maintain design schedules and lead coordination with consultants.

Skills

Proficient in Revit

Proficient in AutoCAD

Proficient in Bluebeam

Proficient in Adobe Suite

Proficient in Microsoft Office

General 3D modeling/rendering

Education

Degree in Architecture or related field

Job description

This position is required to work on-site in Los Angeles, CA.

Position Overview

TRE Group seeks an Intermediate Architectural Designer who can lead drawing production and coordination, uphold technical quality, and own day-to-day design execution. This role includes meaningful project management responsibilities: consultant coordination, permitting workflow support, schedule tracking, and team oversight.

Responsibilities:

Design Leadership + Technical Execution

• Produce and coordinate presentations, drawing sets, and renderings from concept through permit and construction support.
• Proactively check and coordinate project documents for technical quality (sheet organization, details, dimensions, code items, and interdisciplinary coordination).
• Demonstrate strong understanding of building materials, systems, codes, details, and construction techniques.
• Develop and follow clear drawing standards, checklists, and QA/QC routines.

Permitting + Jurisdiction Coordination

• Support permitting processes in Los Angeles and other jurisdictions (submittals, plan check cycles, revisions, and resubmittals).
• Track plan check comments and ensure responses are complete and documented.
• Coordinate with expeditors and external consultants as needed.

Project Management (Designer-to-PM expectations)

• Create and maintain design schedules (deliverables, due dates, dependencies).
• Lead or co-lead coordination with consultants (structural, civil, MEP), including agenda prep, meeting notes, action items, and follow-ups.
• Communicate progress, constraints, and decisions clearly to internal stakeholders.
• Support task assignment and accountability for junior designers and interns to meet deadlines.

General

• Travel as required and support the design department or construction site as needed.

Requirements

• Major or degree in Architecture or a related field required.
• 3+ years of experience in design development, architectural design, documentation, and detailing; residential experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, and general 3D modeling/rendering.
• Strong organizational systems (tracking, documentation discipline, version control).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and ability to drive coordination across multiple parties.
• California Driver’s License and reliable vehicle required.

Application Requirements

• Portfolio or work samples required.
• Cover letter recommended.

$60,000 - $80,000 a year