Junior Designer/Project Coordinator

Studio John Sharp; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Studio John Sharp, LA-based environmental design studio, seeks a Project Coordinator / Junior Designer to organize complex projects from design through construction. You will support logistics, documentation, procurement, and client/vendor communications while engaging in hands-on landscape installation activities.

The role emphasizes strong organization, proactive problem-solving, and collaboration with the internal team to ensure high-end project execution and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of project coordination/design/CA experience, ideally in landscape, architecture, or construction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Rhino, or other modeling software.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling, pickups/deliveries, and vendor/contractor communication.
• Assist in collecting bids, proposals, and submittals.
• Maintain project documentation (RFIs, notes, change orders, contracts).
• Track milestones, budgets, and timelines; provide status updates.
• Use Studio Designer to manage day-to-day project accounting and support billing.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Rhino

Studio Designer

Job description

Studio John Sharp is a fast-growing, LA-based environmental design studio pushing creative boundaries at the intersection of ecology, human experience, and nature. Our typical project scopes include the complete re-envisioning of residential and commercial exterior environments, including site planning and garden design, architectural interventions, custom design-build elements, and comprehensive furnishing. We are fortunate to work with many architecturally distinctive and historic homes, as well as imaginative clients throughout the country.

We are at a major stage of growth and are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and technically savvy Project Coordinator / Junior Designer to join our team. This role serves as the organizational backbone of complex, high-end projects, helping ensure smooth execution from design through construction.

The Project Coordinator / Junior Designer supports project logistics, construction administration, documentation, procurement, and communication with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal team members. This hybrid role combines office-based project coordination with hands-on involvement in landscape installation projects.

The position requires strong organizational skills and comfort managing purchasing, vendor coordination, deliveries, and installation logistics for complex landscape design projects.

OVERVIEW

Studio John Sharp is a fast-growing, LA-based environmental design studio pushing creative boundaries at the intersection of ecology, human experience, and nature. Our typical project scopes include the complete re-envisioning of residential and commercial exterior environments, including site planning and garden design, architectural interventions, custom design-build elements, and comprehensive furnishing. We are fortunate to work with many architecturally distinctive and historic homes, as well as imaginative clients throughout the country.

We are at a major stage of growth and are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and technically savvy Project Coordinator / Junior Designer to join our team. This role serves as the organizational backbone of complex, high-end projects, helping ensure smooth execution from design through construction.

The Project Coordinator / Junior Designer supports project logistics, construction administration, documentation, procurement, and communication with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal team members. This hybrid role combines office-based project coordination with hands-on involvement in landscape installation projects.

The position requires strong organizational skills and comfort managing purchasing, vendor coordination, deliveries, and installation logistics for complex landscape design projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Coordination & Administration

• Coordinate scheduling, pickups/deliveries, and vendor/contractor communication.
• Assist in the collection of bids, proposals, and other project submittals.
• Maintain project documentation including RFIs, meeting notes, change orders, and contracts.
• Track project milestones, budgets, and timelines; provide regular status updates.
• Utilize Studio Designer software to manage day-to-day project accounting and support the accounting team in keeping records and billing up to date.

Construction & Installation Support

• Monitor site progress, document site conditions, and assist with on-site installations.
• Coordinate with contractors, fabricators, and vendors from bid request through project completion.
• Assist with layout, ordering materials, and scheduling for installation projects.
• Help resolve on-site or client issues, escalating to senior staff as necessary.

Design

• Contribute creative ideas, concepts, and solutions to design project assignments.
• Develop detailed landscape designs, drawings, and renderings that reflect high level design direction, client preferences, project requirements, and site conditions.
• Select appropriate plant species, materials, and elements to enhance the aesthetic and functional aspects of landscape designs.
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with the Studio team to ensure design integrity, quality, and adherence to client expectations.
• Create dynamic digital and material design presentations.
• Draft detailed build plans and specs for custom furnishings and features.

Studio Support & Operations

• Assist with budget preparation, purchase orders, invoice review, and reporting.
• Coordinate FF&E, merchandise, and product fabrication.
• Help manage calendars, team meetings, and project deadlines.
• Conduct site visits for measurements and documentation; communicate updates to the team.
• Assist with research for plants, materials, and vendors, maintaining updated vendor lists and timelines.
• Support the creation of presentation decks, including editing, layout, and printing.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience in project coordination, design, construction administration, or related roles, ideally in landscape architecture, architecture, or construction.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Rhino, or other modeling software.
• Familiarity with plants, materials, and finishes.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Experience with Studio Designer accounting software is a plus.
• LA-based with reliable transportation.