Senior Design Architect El Segundo, California Hybrid
Job in
El Segundo, Los Angeles County, California, 90245, USA
Listed on 2026-01-26
Listing for:
ESRhealthcare
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-26
Job specializations:
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Design & Architecture
Architect / Sr. Architect, Engineering Design & Technologists, Interior Design
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Category: BTQ Inquiry - Hiring Needs
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $140,000 - $190,000/Annually
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Job DescriptionA renowned architecture firm is hiring a Senior Design Architect to lead and grow its Los Angeles office. This is a high-impact leadership role for a licensed architect who can manage projects, mentor staff, build client relationships, and help grow the practice. The ideal candidate is a proven seller/doer with deep DSA knowledge and a passion for both design and client development.
Partnership is not only on the tableits encouraged.
Salary Range: $140,000 $ 190,000 / year DOE
Senior Design Architect Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage architectural projects, primarily in the public K12 education sector
- Serve as the lead for the LA office, managing a team of architects
- Lead client presentations, interface with school districts, and develop new business
- Write proposals, participate in marketing and business development initiatives
- Ensure design quality, technical accuracy, and code compliance, particularly DSA
- Collaborate with leadership on firm-wide initiatives and shared projects
- Review and approve construction documents and design drawings
- Mentor and develop junior team members
- Help grow the department and firms market share in Southern California
- Participate in high-level firm leadership with potential for future partnership
Senior Design Architect Requirements:
- 10+ years of architectural design experience, with a strong background in public K12 education projects
- California Architectural License is required
- Deep understanding of DSA processes and compliance
- Experience managing project teams and overseeing architectural departments
- Strong client-facing experience, including proposal writing and relationship-building
- Bachelors degree in Architecture or closely related field
- Proficiency in reviewing Revit-based drawings
- Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with leadership ambitions
- 15+ years of total experience is a plus
- Prior experience running or owning a firm is welcomed
- Familiarity with Deltek, Office 365, and Autodesk Build
- Dental and vision insurance
- Profit-sharing 401(k) plan
- Generous PTO
- All 3-day weekends are extended to 4 days
- Clear path to equity partnership for qualified candidates
- Work/life balance low stress, high collaboration culture
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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