Architectural Project Designer
A respected employee-owned architecture and design practice is seeking a talented Project Designer to help lead the design and delivery of impactful projects across the healthcare, education, and civic sectors.
This opportunity is ideal for a design-focused architect who enjoys balancing creative problem-solving with project execution. Working alongside interdisciplinary teams, you will contribute to projects from early concept development through construction, helping create environments that serve communities and improve the built environment.
The Opportunity
As a Project Designer, you will play a key role in shaping project vision, developing design solutions, and coordinating project documentation through all phases of delivery. You will collaborate closely with project managers, consultants, and technical staff to ensure design intent is successfully translated into high-quality built work.
The role offers exposure to meaningful community-focused projects and provides a clear path for professional growth within a collaborative design environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the design of healthcare, education, civic, and other institutional projects.
- Develop design concepts, presentation materials, and project narratives from early planning through construction documentation.
- Coordinate with consultants and project teams to resolve design and technical challenges.
- Produce and oversee project deliverables throughout schematic design, design development, and construction documentation phases.
- Maintain design intent through construction administration and project execution.
- Participate in design reviews, workshops, and collaborative studio activities.
- Support project pursuits, interviews, presentations, and client-facing activities.
- Assist with project planning, scheduling, and coordination efforts.
- Contribute to a positive team environment through mentorship, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
- Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
- 5+ years of experience on architectural projects through multiple phases of design and delivery.
- Experience working on healthcare, educational, civic, institutional, or other complex public-sector projects preferred.
- Strong understanding of building systems, construction documentation, and project coordination.
- Knowledge of applicable building codes and regulatory requirements.
- Advanced proficiency in Revit and experience utilizing visualization and modeling tools.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with consultants, clients, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Work on projects that directly impact communities and public spaces.
- Strong design-oriented culture that values innovation and collaboration.
- Exposure to healthcare, education, and civic work throughout California.
- Employee-focused environment with opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth.
- Competitive compensation, bonus potential, ownership participation, and comprehensive benefits.
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