Intermediate Designer (Design Staff 2 or Architect 2)

Archinect; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative architectural firm is seeking a skilled Intermediate Designer to join their dynamic team. This role involves collaborating on diverse projects, from conceptual design to construction documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong architectural background, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in tools like REVIT and Lumion. The firm offers a hybrid work week, half-day Fridays, and a supportive environment for professional development. Join a creative team dedicated to excellence in design and client service, where your contributions will shape the future of the firm and its projects.

Benefits

Hybrid work week

Half-day Friday

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Paid vacation

Professional development stipends

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in an architectural office.
• Strong work ethic and dynamic team player with leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform design and documentation assignments including various design phases.
• Produce presentation drawings to creatively communicate design ideas.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Client Interface

Conceptual Design

Schematic Design

Design Development

Construction Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

REVIT

BIM standards

Lumion

Twinmotion

Rhino/Grasshopper

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Sketch Up

Job description

INTERMEDIATE DESIGNER (Design Staff 2 or Architect 2)

Johnson Fain is seeking a self-motivated, highly-skilled Intermediate Designer to work collaboratively with our design and technical team on a variety of project types. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic team-player with a background in Architecture. In addition, the candidate must possess a strong work ethic and strong client interface, leadership and communication skills. Salary Range: $80,000- $95,000 based on credentials

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform design and documentation assignments including conceptual design, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation.
• Produce presentation drawings that effectively and creatively communicate design ideas.
• Develop and explore design alternatives, code analysis, building detailing, and integration of building systems (structure, MEP, lighting, landscape, interiors, etc.) throughout the design and construction process.
• Work collaboratively to coordinate design and documents with other disciplines.

Job Requirements:

• 5 to 8 years of work experience in an architectural office.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• Licensed CA Architect, preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of REVIT, BIM standards, Lumion, Twinmotion, Rhino/Grasshopper.
• Fluent knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Sketch Up is a plus.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits:

• Hybrid work week with remote working schedule.
• Half-day Friday.
• Health and Dental benefits.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Professional development stipends.

Johnson Fain offers an intellectual and creative work environment with state-of-the-art computer software integration, including 3D print modeling, virtual reality technology, and a spacious open studio. The firm provides a competitive benefits package, half-day Fridays, remote working days, guest speaker and social events, professional development support, and more. Competitive salaries are offered commensurate with the level of experience. Candidates will have strong involvement in the firm’s future growth.

Interested and qualified candidates: Please email your resume, work samples, and references to [e-mail] with the subject heading “Intermediate Designer.” No phone calls, please.

About Johnson Fain:

For 40 years, Johnson Fain has remained a fully integrated, “boutique” architectural, urban design + planning, and interiors firm with one office in Los Angeles, CA, and has established itself as an award-winning studio known for its creative approach to the built environment and attention to client service. Founding Partners, Scott Johnson and William Fain, lead a diversified office of 40 professionals with Partners Juan Begazo, Amber Langlois, Suma Spina, and James (JED) Donaldson. The firm has received numerous awards for design excellence, including the 2023 ULI Americans Award for Excellence for the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City, OK. The American Institute of Architects has also recognized Johnson Fain with multiple awards at the national, state, and local levels. The American Institute of Architects California Council honored Johnson Fain with their 2018 Firm of the Year Award.

www.johnsonfain.com