Intermediate Designer

Archinect; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Parallax is an architectural design and planning firm in Culver City seeking an Intermediate Designer to support planning and design on school projects. The role emphasizes strong design talent, Revit proficiency, and collaboration with consultants and agencies.

The ideal candidate has a B-Arch and 3–5 years of experience in institutional buildings, with solid communication skills and knowledge of Los Angeles codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture from a U.S. college.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in institutional buildings.
• Proficiency in Revit for design and detailing.
• Familiar with Los Angeles codes.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural planning and design concepts for educational buildings under principals.
• Support consultant meetings and design presentations.
• Coordinate design with engineering consultants.
• Assist with city/county code issues.
• Support PM during construction, respond to RFIs and review submittals.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Architectural design

Education

B-Arch from a U.S. college/university

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description:

Parallax is an architectural design and planning firm located in Culver City specializing in independent school, college and university buildings. Our office is a collaborative studio environment committed to creating distinctive high-performance architecture for educators. We have been serving schools in the Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley regions for over 25 years.

We are looking for a talented Intermediate Designer to support planning and design work on several school projects. Key qualifications include demonstrated design talent and experience with the design of commercial projects. Excellent team-working and communication skills are a must as well as a solid working knowledge of Revit software.

Specific responsibilities:

• Develop architectural planning and design concepts for educational buildings under the direction of the Project Principals
• Support consultant meetings and design presentations
• Coordinate architectural design and building systems with engineering consultants
• Support work with City and/or County agencies to resolve code related issues
• Support the Project Manager throughout the project construction phase by answering design RFI’s and reviewing shop submittals

Qualifications:

• B-Arch from a U.S. College or University
• At least 3-5 years of professional experience developing institutional buildings
• Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office programs
• Working knowledge/fluency in Revit for project design and detailing
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Familiarity with Los Angeles building and zoning codes
• Knowledge of construction materials, standards and details
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Los Angeles area resident
• Must be authorized to work in the US

Three references minimum.

Compensation Package:

Salary will be set based upon experience and demonstrated skill level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance and a 401(k) plan.