Architectural Designer - Healthcare

$77,000 - $94,000/Yr

SmithGroup - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Los Angeles, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Architectural Designer - Healthcare at SmithGroup will be responsible for creating and developing planning and design concepts, supporting senior planners and architects on large projects, and preparing architectural drawings and specifications. This role involves mentoring junior staff and assisting in construction administration, ensuring that design concepts align with building codes and zoning ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop planning and design concepts.
• Support senior planners and architects on large projects.
• Prepare and coordinate architectural drawings, renderings, specifications, and design assignments under general supervision.
• Relate building design concepts to building codes, zoning ordinances, and other external issues.
• Consult with manufacturers; research and propose materials and products.
• Prepare and create presentation drawings and/or graphics and assist in presentations both internally and externally.
• Mentor and train junior staff.
• Assist in construction administration including responding to RFIs, preparing sketches and addendums, and visiting construction sites to gather information.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience.
• LEED AP preferred; must be eligible to take the Architectural Registration Examination within a few years.
• Working knowledge of engineering systems and ability to engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• On-the-job experience using Revit to produce construction documents.
• High proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Voluntary insurances.
• 401(k) program with employer matching.
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• 3 weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment.
• 8 paid federal holidays.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Alternative work schedule providing additional 15 days off per year.
• Hybrid work options.