Architectural Designer

We are looking for a Designer to join our internal Design Team that supports Rexford's vertically integrated team of Construction Managers, Property Managers, Acquisitions Team, and Leasing Managers. The primary role of the Designer is to support and work as a team under a Regional Design Lead within an assigned reginal geographic area. You will work as a team to provide project drawings and exhibits to support the varying arms of the company. Typical drawings would include conceptual design through construction documents in addition to marketing drawings and lease exhibits. You will be a direct report to the Regional Design Lead. As a Designer within the Design Team, you will have a significant impact on the future of our product and the business.

Location: #LI-Hybrid / Los Angeles, CA or Costa Mesa, CA.

Work Arrangement: You will follow a hybrid work model, offering a balanced blend of remote and in-office work.

About The Role

• Support and collaborate with the Regional Design Lead to design, and prepare architectural drawings and details quickly under guidance of supervisor.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to our clients (other Rexford disciplines), consultants, vendors, and peers.
• Produce and organize the contract documents that could include (but limited to): presentation packages, construction documents, bid documents, and lease/ marketing exhibits. Coordinate drawings with consultant drawings and specifications.
• CAD knowledge of drawing setup, layers, plotting/publishing, dimensions, blocks, attributes, purge/audit/recover, back up files, and view ports. Help develop architectural graphic standards.
• Apply building code concepts of accessibility, occupant loads, exit widths, fire rated walls and doors, ramps, stairs and handrails, and interior environment.
• Support the construction administration phase of a project by jobsite visits, assisting in review of submittals, shop drawings, response to RFI's, and preparation of instruction bulletins for changes.
• Work with Construction Management, Property Management, Marketing and Leasing to create plans and content for leasing and marketing materials and property websites.
• Ensure that all properties are marketed for lease or for sale.

About You

• 3 years minimum of drafting and project coordinator experience in an architectural firm.
• Bachelor of Architecture degree .
• Understanding of architectural drawing and production processes
• Must be a team player with organizational skill and ability to work under their own initiative.
• Working knowledge of architectural graphic standards
• Understand technical terminology of the architectural and construction industry.
• Expertise in AutoCAD drafting, BlueBeam, Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), and Adobe Photoshop. Sketch Up knowledge (or other 3D graphics program).
• General experience creating Construction Documents;
• Knowledge of building and zoning codes

ADA Requirements: The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation

Rexford Industrial's total reward plan includes a premier benefits package, bonus eligibility and long-term stock incentives. The expected hourly rate range for this role is $35.09 to $41.34 (annualized equivalent $73,000 to $86,000), with a 15% discretionary annual bonus target and stock grant eligibility.* The actual base salary and total compensation offered depend on a variety of factors, which include, without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location where the job will be performed. The final base salary and total compensation will be described in any offer letter.