Senior Project Architect - Luxury Residential Design Lead

Studio AR&D Architects; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Studio AR&D Architects, a Los Angeles-based firm, seeks a Project Architect to lead technical design and construction documents for high-end residential projects. The role requires extensive coordination with clients, consultants, and contractors, and mentorship of junior staff.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of experience, architectural licensure, and strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and 3D modeling tools (SketchUp, Rhino). This is a full-time, on-site position in Los Angeles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture is required.
• Architectural license is required.
• 8–15+ years of professional experience, preferably including high-end residential or design-focused projects.
• Extensive experience in technical design, design development, detailing, and construction documentation.
• Strong technical skills with a deep understanding of building systems, construction methods, material selection, and detailing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the technical development of design and construction documents from concept through construction administration.
• Collaborate with contractors and suppliers to achieve constructability.
• Coordinate with Job Captains, design staff, and consultants to ensure coordinated, high-quality delivery.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members.
• Conduct client and consultant code and zoning analyses to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate consultant work and integrate engineering systems into drawings.
• Maintain QA/QC and ensure adherence to office standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

SketchUp

Rhino

Job description

Studio AR&D Architects, a Los Angeles-based firm, seeks a Project Architect to lead technical design and construction documents for high-end residential projects. The role requires extensive coordination with clients, consultants, and contractors, and mentorship of junior staff.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of experience, architectural licensure, and strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and 3D modeling tools (SketchUp, Rhino). This is a full-time, on-site position in Los Angeles.