Sustainability Designer II

WATG Holdings, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

WATG is seeking a Sustainability Designer for our Los Angeles, CA office. The role focuses on reducing environmental impact through life cycle assessments, climate-aware design, and high-performance architecture across master planning, interiors, and landscape projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Architecture or Building Science with LEED/WELL experience, and 3+ years in architecture. Proficiency in ClimateStudio, Rhino, Revit, and related tools is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Architecture, Building Science, or a related field
• Professional license or certificates (LEED, WELL) preferred
• Experience with LEED, WELL, or SITE certifications
• Minimum 3 years on architecture-related projects
• Knowledge of decarbonization strategies and emissions inventories
• Familiarity with AIA 2030 Challenge reporting
• Ability to analyze data to advance sustainable master planning
• Proficiency in climate and environmental assessment tools
• Strong technical and visual communication skills
• Team player with ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects

Responsibilities

• Curates high-performance project solutions to help decarbonize the built environment for master planning, architecture, interiors, and landscape teams
• Simulates life cycle assessments to forecast carbon debt and establish reduction measures
• Conducts sustainability training workshops
• Leads tracking/reporting of project vitals for AIA 2030 and RIBA 2030 reporting
• Develops in-house environmental design and workflow guides
• Assists the Director on large projects and climate action initiatives
• Supports marketing and business development with winning proposals

Skills

Sustainability mindset

Data-driven design

Communication

Deadline-oriented

Education

Master’s degree in Architecture or Building Science

Tools

ClimateStudio

Forma

Insight

IES iCD

OneClick LCA

EC3

Rhino

Revit

AutoCAD

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

WATG is the world’s preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We are employee-owned, 80 years young, and home to over 500 creative, globe-trotting professionals located remotely and in our offices in Atlantic City, California, Dallas, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai.

Our approach to design applies a hospitality ethos to the development of all shapes and sizes. From initial feasibility studies to finishing touches, we operate globally as an integrated, multidisciplinary practice. Along with our interior design studio,Wimberly Interiors ,we specialize in hospitality, senior living, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed-use, and high-end residential design.

Founded in Honolulu in 1945, the spirit of the islands taught us to focus on community strength, self-reliance, and sustainability – which we still prioritize today. We passionately believe that culture and heritage are the roots that lead to long-term resilience. We stay true to our values of designing spaces that respect, protect, and enhance the natural magic of their surroundings while delivering long-term value for our clients and their communities.

WATG is hiring a Sustainability Designer for our office in Los Angeles, CA.

ROLE

The Sustainability Designer must demonstrate the ability to think critically, apply scientific methods, ideate, set goals, synthesize strategies, and communicate solutions that result in positive environmental impact. The foundation of this team values evidence-based design, and the Sustainability Designer must demonstrate a firm grasp of passive and active design strategies, mechanical systems, climate knowledge, and materiality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Curates high-performance project solutions to help decarbonize the built environment for WATG’s master planning, architecture, interior design, and landscape teams
• Simulates life cycle assessments to forecast carbon debt and establish reduction measures
• Conducts sustainability training workshops to foster environmental design solutions
• Oversees efforts to track and collect project performance vitals for reporting to the AIA’s and RIBA’s 2030 Reporting platform
• Leads efforts to develop in-house environmental design guides and workflow guides
• Assists the Director of Sustainability on large projects and global initiatives, such as developing the firm’s first climate action plan
• Supports marketing and business development teams in developing winning proposals

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree or higher in Architecture, Building Science, or an equivalent field
• Professional license or certificates, such as LEED, WELL, or similar preferred
• Experience with LEED, WELL, or SITE certifications
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in architecture-related projects
• Familiarity with decarbonization strategies
• Familiarity with scope emissions inventory
• Familiarity with AIA’s DDx Reporting (2030 Challenge)
• Ability to gather, analyze, iterate, and interpret information to advance high-performance architecture and sustainable master planning solutions
• Proficiency in ClimateStudio, Forma, Insight, IES iCD or similar environmental assessment software
• Proficiency in life cycle tools such as OneClick LCA and EC3
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Rhino, Revit, and AutoCAD
• Intermediate to advanced Grasshopper or Dynamo scripting preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong graphics composition skills and familiarity with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to compose illustrations for client presentations
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently and effectively
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities

JOB INFORMATION

Salary range: $95,000 - $115,000 per year

WATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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