Designer II- Education

Do you thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment? Are you someone who flourishes when part of a cohesive team where professional development is prioritized and opportunity exists at all levels? If you want to work for a firm that is taking concrete action toward equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace, we’re looking for a Designer II to join our Education team in our San Jose office.

The Education team works on various project types from PK-12 to higher education, creating learning environments that make a difference.

• Provide BIM/CAD support to project teams; interprets and produces BIM/CAD drawings from sketches, verbal instructions, or notes from project leads.
• Provide Revit computer software support to project teams.
• Demonstrate an understanding of plans, sections, and elevations.
• Assist with concept design of basic massing, plans, sections, elevations, and basic detailing concepts.
• Understand and exhibits time management skills and completes tasks accurately and on schedule.
• Produce and keep current on project records in direct support of studio project management.
• Adhere to The Lionakis Way standards of design, quality control, and production.
• Conduct and apply project research; basic outline specifications coordination as directed.
• Develop presentation materials to support projects or marketing efforts.
• Demonstrate organizational skills, bedetail-oriented and collaborative.
• Assist project team and market/studio leadership with other duties that may be assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years architectural project experience
• Proficient with Revit
• Sketch‑Up or other graphic program(s) such as InDesign, Photoshop, etc.
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• LEED accreditation
• Prior experience with Education projects (DSA experience a huge plus)

• A collaborative, design‑forward culture that values creativity, mentorship, and shared success.
• The chance to shape stories that impact real communities.
• Hybrid work flexibility, every‑other‑Friday off options, and a comprehensive benefits package (bonus plan, 401(k) with match, health/dental/vision, generous PTO).
• A workplace deeply committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – in our projects, our people, and our culture.

$73,400- $90,100 annually. Compensation DOE and location.

We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described above. Diversity makes us better.