What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architectural Designer position at Arena Family of Companies?
An established California architecture firm with a long-standing focus on educational facilities is seeking a Senior Designer to support design leadership on meaningful K-12 / K-14 projects.
This is a strong opportunity for a design-driven architect with experience in California educational architecture, strong presentation ability, and the ability to help guide projects from early concept through design development in coordination with internal teams, consultants, and clients.
What You’ll Do
- Support design direction on educational facility projects
- Contribute to programming, planning, and concept development
- Prepare and communicate design ideas through graphics, presentations, and visual materials
- Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, and leadership throughout design phases
- Participate in client and stakeholder presentations
- Support design quality and consistency across projects
- Help align design intent with project requirements, schedules, and standards
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
- 5 years of architectural design experience preferred
- Direct experience on K-12, K-14, or educational facilities projects
- Strong design sensibility and presentation ability
- California architecture experience strongly preferred
- DSA experience strongly preferred
- Revit proficiency preferred
- AutoCAD experience a plus
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Why This Role Stands Out
- Established California practice with deep roots in educational design
- Meaningful public-sector / school-based work
- High-visibility design role
- Onsite 4 days per week, 1 remote day
- Medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, life, AD&D, disability, and 401(k) with company match