Lead In-Studio Residential Design Project Manager

Archinect; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Studio Yona in Culver City, CA is seeking a Residential Design Project Manager to oversee multiple custom home projects from concept through construction. The role is in-studio and requires hands-on leadership with the principal.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in residential architecture, a robust design portfolio, and expertise in LA zoning/submissions. Proficiency in Archicad, Rhino, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of residential architecture experience, including independently managing multiple active projects.
• Portfolio showing strong design sensibility, space planning, proportion, materials, and detailing.
• Working knowledge of LA-area zoning/building requirements with hands-on Planning & Building & Safety submission experience.
• Proficiency in Archicad, Rhino, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Experience coordinating consultants and integrating their work into architectural drawing sets.
• Strong construction-documentation skills; experience directing designers and reviewing drawing quality.
• Clear communication, sound prioritization, and consistent follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple residential projects at different stages, balancing deadlines and client expectations.
• Develop residential layouts, massing, materials, and details with the principal.
• Set priorities, track schedules and project hours; flag scope changes early.
• Guide designers, provide redlines, and review drawing sets for accuracy and coordination.
• Coordinate structural, civil, MEP, and energy consultants; communicate with clients, contractors, and city agencies.
• Prepare Planning and Building & Safety submissions; track agency clearances and respond to plan-checks.

Tools

Archicad

Rhino

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Studio Yona in Culver City, CA is seeking a Residential Design Project Manager to oversee multiple custom home projects from concept through construction. The role is in-studio and requires hands-on leadership with the principal.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in residential architecture, a robust design portfolio, and expertise in LA zoning/submissions. Proficiency in Archicad, Rhino, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite is essential.