Project Architect

Description

• Location:
  
  Los Angeles
• Full-Time - Exempt
• Salary:
  Architect III - $104,000 - $122,300

** Must have experience working with LAUSD design standards and DSA plan check requirements and processes**

Are you ready to take your architectural career to the next level? Do you see design as a powerful tool for storytelling, community impact, and innovation?

We’re seeking an Architect III who blends technical proficiency with a designer’s soul—someone who’s eager to contribute bold ideas, drive thoughtful solutions, and help turn visionary concepts into meaningful, built environments. This is your opportunity to join a collaborative team of creatives where your work truly makes a difference.

• Design Forward – Contribute innovative design ideas that reflect context, creativity, and client vision.
• Lead the Details – Independently produce high-quality drawings, specifications, and materials selections.
• Collaborate Creatively – Work alongside clients, consultants, and internal teams to ensure seamless, inspired outcomes.
• Problem Solve with Purpose – Apply your judgment to evaluate and implement architectural solutions for projects of medium to large complexity.
• Administer with Intent – Conduct construction site visits, review RFIs/submittals, and support project follow-through.
• Balance & Budget – Stay aligned with project schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Support the Vision – Ensure documents and deliverables reflect both design excellence and technical precision.

Requirements

• Design Tools:
  Proficiency in Revit required;
  Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) proficiency required;
  Sketch Up or Rhino required;
  Lumion, Enscape and V-Ray are a plus.
• Technical Know-How:
  Strong working knowledge of zoning and building codes, specifications, building/engineering systems, and agency requirements (NFPA, ADAAG, FGI, OBC, IBC etc).
• Creative Confidence:
  Ability to generate and articulate impactful design ideas.
• Strong Communicator:
  Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-Driven:
  Organized and efficient with a focus on quality, timelines, and collaboration.
• Client Focused:
  Passion for providing exceptional client service.
• Team Player:
  Collaborative and professional work ethic.

• Licensed Architect who works independently and is responsible for finished plans, specifications and approval of materials and construction
• Participates in the conceptual design and provides full support through the entire project
• Coordinates on the planning and development of construction and design document production, and provide technical expertise to ensure coordinated and high-quality documents
• Responsible to conduct construction administration duties, such as site visits, RFI responses, submittals, and punch list reviews
• Liaises with Project Management, other architects, and consultants
• Develops and represents lead technical viewpoint on projects
• Involve explorations of subject area, definition of scope, selection of items for investigation and development of novel concepts and methods
• Participates in preparing reports and specifications. Reviews completed reports, plans, estimates and calculations
• Responsible to follow project budget, task schedule, and other components of the work plan with Project Manager
• Responsible to monitor personal billing and works at maximizing team’s quality and efficiency in assigned tasks
• Responsible to coordinate with clients, project team, consultants, and contractors to ensure trust and confidence
• Provide leadership and oversight of a team of project architects, project associates and interns
• Provide leadership for client meetings
• Assists in analyses of design, design data, and planning as it relates to project scope
• Contribute innovative design solutions that consistently capture the intended design vision
• Contribute to bold design solutions that balance scale, aesthetics, and context to maximize the impact to the individual and community
• May participate in marketing efforts and lead presentations to prospective clients