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Junior Designer

BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group
Santa Monica, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/11/2026
Job Description

BIG is a global collective of 800 architects, engineers, urbanists, inventors, researchers, and business minds based in New York, Copenhagen, Los Angeles, London, and Barcelona. We are infectiously ambitious and united by a shared mission: to shape the world we want to live in and bring the future into form, one project at a time.

Our Los Angeles office is a place where questions are encouraged, ideas are shared, and every voice matters, whether you’re sketching your first concept or refining your hundredth. If you’re ready to take the next step in your journey and be part of a team that values creativity, dedication, and openness, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Requirements

  • Completion of accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or related field of study
  • 0-3 years of post-graduate experience in the Architecture field
  • Proficiency in Rhino, V-Ray, Enscape and Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
  • Revit experience is preferred
  • Experience with physical model making
  • Strong conceptual and design skills
  • The ability to develop design options in collaboration with design teams and to take initiative in response to direction from Project Leadership
  • The ability to develop and edit drawings and models as they relate to the projects
  • Strong organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage one’s own time
  • A flexible and open attitude towards new and iterative ways of working
  • Excellent communication skills; fluency in English (spoken and written)
  • Well-rounded project experience (Concept Design and Detail Design) is preferred
  • Authorized to Work in the US

Job Responsibilities

  • Support the design team in developing and refining concepts
  • Assist in drafting and updating drawings and models
  • Participate in early-stage design and design development
  • Contribute to both physical and digital model making
  • Engage actively in team discussions and follow direction from project lead
  • Manage tasks and time effectively to meet deadlines
  • Work flexibly within fast-paced project environments

Job Benefits

  • Generous Time Off: Increases over your time at BIG as well as 12 recognized holidays and Winter Break
  • Professional Development: Support for continuing education, Amberbook, dedicated time off for AREs, AIA Membership dues, plus regular Lunch & Learns
  • Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, along with ancillary and disability insurance
  • Retirement Savings: 401(k) Plan with 3% company match 
  • Saving Plans: Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
  • Family Leave: 2-week pre-birth leave to all expecting parents to get set up for your new family member, generous parental leave, and flexible return-to-work options
  • Catered Meals: Catered lunches on Monday and catered breakfast on Friday!
  • Staff Entertainment: Friday beers and biannual parties - We're BIG on celebrations!
  • Additional perks: Dog friendly office, employee referral bonus, & more!
The salary range for this position is $69,000 - $71,000 depending on experience. 
Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG’s foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Salary

69000 - 71000 USD (yearly)

Salary : $69,000 - $71,000

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