Project Lead - Interiors

Archinect; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archers is seeking a Project Lead - Interiors in Downtown Los Angeles. You will lead design development for high-end commercial and residential interiors, collaborating with the Creative Director to shape concept and oversee delivery from concept through construction.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of architecture/interior design leadership, strong CAD/3D skills, and proven ability to manage complex projects, budgets, and stakeholder communications within a fast-paced studio.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Architecture/Interior Design in a similar role at a design firm.
• Experience in commercial and high-end residential projects.
• Experience leading, managing and executing architectural and interiors projects from concept development through to final finish.
• Proven track record of meeting scheduling deadlines and solving problems while maintaining progress.
• Comprehensive knowledge of 3d modeling and drafting software (AutoCAD & Rhino).
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign etc).
• Knowledge of design requirements, construction methods and materials for high end environments – ideally with build experience in LA or NY.
• Calm, mature and professional.
• Self-motivated - able to work independently whilst keeping the wider team informed of progress.
• Analytical - with a proactive approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and develop designs in detail – generate ideas, research and provide design inspiration.
• Develop ideas and execute design studies with software (Rhino), design boards and/or physical models.
• Guide and manage the creative team and mentor junior designers.
• Lead production of scheduling documents, meetings, and coordination with contractor/subconsultants/fabricators.
• Participate in construction administration, site visits and shop drawing review.
• Experience with purchasing schedules and budgets; create FF&E and finish specifications.
• Provide client oversight and be the main point of contact for client queries.
• Produce sketches, visuals and renders to communicate design intent; prepare client presentations.
• Oversee project progress from design through construction on site.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Mentorship

Concept development

Design leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Project Lead - Interiors

The Archers is an AD100 team of designers, architects, artists and cinephiles based in Downtown Los Angeles, California. The studio’s work comprises buildings, interiors and furnishings for private homes and public spaces.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Lead Designer to join its growing team in LA. This role will be an important appointment within the studio with responsibility for some of the studio’s key commercial and residential projects in the US.

Your Role

This role will play a lead part in delivering the studio’s designs, working alongside the Creative Director to create an overarching concept and to see this vision through to completion.

The right candidate will serve as the key point of contact for clients and consultants and have substantial experience in managing and delivering complex and ambitious design projects.

Your Responsibilities

Concept and Design Development

Conceptualise and develop designs in detail – working independently to generate ideas, carry out research and provide design inspiration and input to the wider team. Develop ideas and execute design studies with software (Rhino), design boards and/or physical models. Guide and manage the creative team, providing mentorship and support to more junior designers at the studio. Have empathy for great design, strong visual skills, with attention to detail, composition, light, color and form.

Project Management

Lead production of scheduling documents, meeting documentation and coordination of wider project team (including contractor/subconsultants/fabricators) to ensure projects meet established deadlines. Participate in construction administration, site visits and shop drawing review to ensure projects are executed to the highest quality.

Purchasing / Budgeting

Experience with managing purchasing schedules and budgets. Creation of F,F&E and finish specifications. Develop relationships with existing vendors and fabricators and explore opportunities for new partnerships.

Client Communications

Provide wide oversight of projects and production of materials and systems needed to ensure client is kept abreast of design progress as well as providing a point of contact for all client queries.

Visual Communications

Experienced in software (AutoCad, Adobe Creative Suite) as required to produce sketches, visuals and renders needed to best communicate design internally and in client presentations. Prepare comprehensive presentations for clients to communicate design intent. The ideal candidate will have strong hand-drawing skills.

Project/construction oversight

Provide oversight of project progress through design and into construction to ensure design intent is met on site. Coordination of contractor team and sub-consultants as needed to ensure project scheduling targets and accurate communication of design intent.

Your skills, experience and attributes

• 8+ years of Architecture/Interior Design in a similar role at a design firm.

• Experience in commercial and high-end residential projects.

• Experience in successfully leading, managing and executing architectural and interiors projects from concept development through to final finish.

• Proven track record of meeting scheduling deadlines and with the ability to seek out solutions to problems as they come up while maintaining progress.

• Comprehensive knowledge of 3d modeling and drafting software (Autocad & Rhino).

• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign etc…)

• Knowledge of design requirements, construction methods and materials for high end environments – ideally with build experience in LA or/and New York.

• Calm, mature and professional.

• Self-motivated - able to work independently whilst always keeping the wider team informed of progress.

• Analytical - with a proactive approach to problem solving.

Please note

All applicants should be U.S. citizens, hold a green card or have appropriate work authorization.

All applicants should hold a valid US driver's license.