Job Captain

Little Diversified Architectural Consulting; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative architectural firm that emphasizes sustainable design and community impact. As a Job Captain, you will lead retail projects, ensuring high-quality design and execution while collaborating with a talented team. This role offers the chance to work in a creative environment that values diversity and fosters professional growth. With a strong commitment to sustainability and a culture of mentorship, you will be part of a team that not only designs beautiful spaces but also contributes positively to the community. If you are a proactive self-starter with a passion for architecture, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in architecture, preferably in retail projects.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and construction document development for retail projects.
• Interface with major retailers and present projects to clients.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Photoshop

InDesign

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

Architectural registration

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Newport Beach, CA
1300 Dove Street
Suite 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA

When it comes to design, beauty and function are important. But, when you join Little, you become part of a national team that uncovers design opportunities and crafts design solutions that go well beyond that. You’ll elevate client performance in meaningful ways. You’ll give back to our planet by thoughtfully implementing sustainable and regenerative design practices. You’ll create places that allow our communities to thrive. Ultimately, you will create a better future.

Little, nationally recognized as a “Best Firm to Work For” and one of the nation’s most progressive design firms, is seeking a Job Captain with a positive, collaborative work style, for our Retail Studio in our Newport Beach, CA Office.

Responsibilities include:

• Interfacing with an expanding major retailer with a multi-state footprint.
• Design and construction document development for execution of retail projects.
• Attending site surveys and presenting projects to clients.
• Overall team management to ensure and complete project assignments and reviews.

Ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications and characteristics:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture; Architectural registration (or on track) is strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience.
• Experience in Retail projects preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and highly organized.
• Revit skills required; AutoCAD knowledge and experience a bonus; Photoshop, InDesign or additional graphic skills preferred.
• The ideal candidate is comfortable and adept at working on multiple fast-paced projects.
• Candidate will be a solid self-starter, creative thinker, and independent problem solver.
• Self-motivated candidates demonstrating a proactive work ethic are ideal.
• A commitment to sustainability as a responsible business practice and approach to design.

*** Anticipated salary range for this position: $75,000 - $95,000; based on experience level.

Why Little:

Little is a place where you’ll surround yourself with colleagues who have different areas of expertise, are from different cultures and generations, and embody different talents, experiences, and passions. In fact, if you ask our employees what keeps them excited about coming to work each day, you’ll hear that it’s the people. It’s also our culture and the chance to be part of creating a better future through our work. We embrace a culture of teaching and learning through cross mentoring that spans generations, disciplines, talents, and interests and we strive to give each person exposure to the widest possible array of experiences. We care intensely about our clients and each other, and we do our best to spark a spirit of creativity and excitement in everyone around us.

It's the spirit of discovery that often brings people to the West Coast. And it's that spirit, along with a passion for great design, that unites our Newport Beach office. Our only location to be adorned with a 1957 Camper (fully restored and renovated by employees), this wildly creative workspace inspires staff and clients to use their imaginations and rethink what's possible. Outside of the office, you can often find this team supporting their community and building a culture of giving.

Want to know what’s it’s like to work in Little’s LA office? Here’s a Peek Inside Little-Newport Beach: https://vimeo.com/275843257

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your letter of interest, resume, and portfolio.

Little is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, Little prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation national origin, genetics, disability status, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Little is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.