Senior Designer & Job Captain — Lead Commercial Projects

MCG Architecture, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MCG Architecture, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Job Captain/Senior Designer to lead design development and construction documents for commercial, retail, and mixed-use projects on-site.

The role requires coordinating with managers, consultants, and clients to ensure design intent is accurately translated into detailed drawings and specs. You will mentor junior staff, manage multiple deadlines, and contribute to design reviews while ensuring code compliance and project quality throughout all

Qualifications

• Strong architectural design skills for commercial and retail projects.
• Proficiency in architectural production tools (Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite) and BIM workflows.
• Solid understanding of building codes, zoning regulations, ADA requirements, and detailing from schematic design to construction documents.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders, including managing redlines and document accuracy.
• Ability to lead project teams, mentor professionals, and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced studio.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities with client service focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of architectural design and construction documents for commercial, retail, and mixed-use projects.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, and clients to maintain design integrity.
• Mentor junior team members and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced studio.
• Ensure design intent is translated into detailed drawings and specifications.
• Support code compliance and permitting processes throughout project phases.
• Participate in design reviews and maintain project schedules and quality standards.

Skills

Architectural design

Space planning

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

BIM workflows

Building codes

Zoning regulations

ADA requirements

Documentation quality

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

MCG Architecture, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Job Captain/Senior Designer to lead design development and construction documents for commercial, retail, and mixed-use projects on-site.

The role requires coordinating with managers, consultants, and clients to ensure design intent is accurately translated into detailed drawings and specs. You will mentor junior staff, manage multiple deadlines, and contribute to design reviews while ensuring code compliance and project quality throughout all