Intermediate Architectural Designer

$85,000 - $110,000/Yr

Ottinger Architects - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Los Angeles, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Ottinger Architects is seeking an Intermediate Architectural Designer with 5-8 years of experience to join their team in Los Angeles. The role focuses on urban in-fill projects, particularly mixed-use market rate and affordable housing. The ideal candidate will possess strong design, graphic, and technical skills, and will be responsible for conceptualizing project designs, collaborating with team members, and managing project deadlines while integrating feedback from clients and city officials.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and organize project design ideas and information based on preliminary concepts, sketches, and other data to produce designs, working drawings, schedules, and details.
• Assist with and/or develop project goals and plan layouts.
• Perform product research; assist project designers with material selection and system research.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss project issues, design and technical issues, as well as coordinate with other disciplines.
• Aid in the production of drawings and renderings for entitlement approvals and design review board submittals.
• Participate in drawing reviews for compliance with multiple jurisdictions, codes, standards, and regulations.

Requirements

• Professional degree in Architecture.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience working in architecture.
• Experience working on multi-family residential projects is a plus.
• Licensed or on path to licensure required.
• Strong design and technical skills with a passion for urban design and creative housing solutions.
• Experience producing drawings for entitlement approvals.
• Working knowledge of type I, type III, and type V construction.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality work.
• Strong understanding of the building code and accessibility requirements.
• Skills in applying industry standards and graphic conventions to the organization and arrangement of information (i.e. plans, elevations, sections, etc.).
• Proficiency in Revit, Enscape, Twinmotion, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite. Minimum of 3 years of Revit experience.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental and vision
• 401k with 3% annual contribution once reaching eligibility
• Three weeks of paid vacation, paid holidays and sick leave
• Hybrid work environment with the possibility to work a flexible schedule
• Bonus opportunities