What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architectural Senior Project Designer - Los Angeles position at TCA Architects, Inc.?
SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT DESIGNER – Los Angeles
TCA Architects specializes in the planning and design of next generation, high density multi-family housing, mixed-use and signature hospitality developments – taking pride in helping shape quality environments for everyone. The firm's collaborative approach and industry leading technological expertise have resulted in award-winning, sustainable projects that respect our communities and the environment, with studios in Irvine, Los Angeles, Oakland and Honolulu.
A TCA Senior Project Designer is passionate about design and takes leadership. This individual will be the go-to person to use their high level technical/computer design skills to turn ideas into reality. The ideal candidate must be able to quickly and readily generate concepts for multi-family, hospitality, and mixed-use design in a fast-paced studio environment using advanced skills in SketchUp, Revit and Adobe Suite.
The successful candidate must have the ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, and communicate ideas in presentations to firm leaders, team members, and clients. They must also possess strong architectural design and planning skills. An exceptional portfolio representing recent work is required to be presented during the interview.
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Qualifications:
- Strong design and form-giving skills required
- 6 - 10 years of experience in architecture, with 3 - 5 years of multi-family midrise design in the United States
- Proficient in Sketch-Up, Revit, Adobe Suite and Enscape
- Ability to create architectural designs and concepts from yield to SD
- Experience with several housing types, building typologies and vocabularies
- Possesses strong architectural design and planning skills
- Knowledge of California Building Code and construction types
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Education:
- Bachelors in Architecture required.
- California licensed architect preferred or progressing towards licensure required.
Position Location:
The Senior Project Designer will be located in our Los Angeles office. We offer a hybrid schedule of working Monday through Wednesday in the office and Thursday & Friday from home.
Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000/year
About TCA Los Angeles:
TCA's Downtown Los Angeles studio is within walking distance to numerous acclaimed restaurants, a burgeoning retail scene, the Fashion District, Staples Center, the Convention Center and Nokia's LA Live. Lead by TCA Principal Eric Olsen, the staff enjoys its role as part of the vibrant urban environment. For those that live outside downtown, the studio has convenient access to wide variety of public transportation such as the Metro system just blocks from the front door, as well as nearby Amtrak and Metrolink stations. And, with the boom of residential housing in the area, many of the team members have chosen to live and work and play right in the heart of Downtown LA!
Benefits:
TCA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation and paid time off. We also offer bonus opportunities and the opportunity to work a flexible schedule with half days on Friday.
As part of our commitment to our staff's professional development, TCA provides a full library of IDP materials to train and expose young professionals to various areas of architecture and become more well-rounded Architects as they prepare for licensure. TCA also reimburses for successfully completed ARE tests, as well as CA licensing fees.
TCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or genetics.
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000