Junior Designer

Archinect; South Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvest Architecture is seeking a full-time Junior Designer in the Los Angeles area to join our residential design team. The candidate should have 1–3 years in architecture or design, strong AutoCAD and SketchUp skills, and excellent organization and communication abilities.

Responsibilities include drafting schematic and construction documents, coordinating with consultants, and assisting with admin tasks. A California driver’s license is required, along with U.S. citizenship or a green card.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture or Interior Architecture with 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp.
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced team.
• Must reside in Los Angeles area and have California driver’s license.
• US citizenship or US Green Card.

Responsibilities

• Prepare schematic, design development and construction documents using CAD and 3D modeling.
• Assist with building surveys and as-built plan preparation.
• Coordinate with consultants, suppliers, contractors and city agencies.
• Drive to product showrooms, offices, job sites as needed.
• Support Office Manager with administrative tasks.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Self-motivation

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Harvest Architecture is a residential design studio dedicated to the evolution of architecture through time. Our work has long focused on historic homes, mixing old with new in creative ways while respecting the integrity of the original structure.

In response to Southern California's recent wildfires, that same philosophy now guides our ground-up residential work. We believe rebuilding is about more than replacing what was lost it's about restoring the architectural character of our communities. By blending timeless design with modern functionality, we create homes that honor the past while serving future generations.

Our design ethos is simple: thoughtfully blending old with new to create homes that belong.

We are seeking a full-time Junior Designer with outstanding design, organization and production skills who is passionate about great architecture and willing to break the mold - because that's how we are.

MUST HAVES:

• Bachelors of Architecture or Interior Architecture.

• 1-3 years experience in Architecture and/or Design.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Be quick thinking and self-motivating.

• Follow direction from team leaders.

• Able to prioritize and multitask in a highly charged team environment.

• California driver's license daily use of your own vehicle.

• US citizenship or US Green Card.

• Must currently reside in the Los Angeles area; no relocation or remote work.

• Love old buildings, old objects and working with a K9 colleague in the office (the most adorable chocolate lab you'll ever meet !)

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Excellent and precise skills in AutoCAD and SketchUp.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and Adobe Creative software.

• Fluency in written and spoken English.

DUTIES:

• Help the team prepare schematic, design development and construction documents using CAD and 3-D modeling.

• Assist with building surveys and as-built plan preparation.

• Coordinate with other consultants, product suppliers, contractors and city agencies.

• Drive your own vehicle to product showrooms, consultant offices, job sites etc.

• Assisting the Office Manager with admin tasks such as filing, ordering supplies, collecting lunch, emptying trash etc.

BONUS POINTS:

• Expediting experience at various governmental agencies.

Take a look at our work, www.harvestarchitecture.com - then let us see yours. Due to our work load, apologies in advance for our inability to respond to all applicants. You will be contacted if we would like to set up an interview.

No phone calls, please.