CO Architects is hiring : Intermediate Designer (Designer II) in Los Angeles

Overview

Designer I (Intermediate Designer) at CO Architects. We are a practice dedicated to designing buildings that enrich people’s lives. Places of lasting significance that appeal as fully to the spirit as to the intellect. Our culture is built on integrity, mutual respect, and continuous learning in support of professional and personal growth. We are a nationally recognized specialist in architectural programming, planning and design for the science & technology, higher education, healthcare, K-12 and civic sectors. We design with a mindset of longevity and people-centered, talent-driven collaboration, focusing on what a person can contribute to a project rather than a traditional job title.

This Opportunity

The Designer II (Intermediate Designer) will work closely with senior staff and principals on each project through all phases, including construction administration. The Designer II assists in the development of the project design, production of presentation materials, and project documentation. The Designer I I (typo corrected : Designer II) will work out of our Los Angeles, CA office.

Your New Role

• Conceptualize and organize project design ideas and information using Revit, SketchUp, and other graphic software, or conventional drafting methods, based on preliminary concepts, sketches, specification sheets, and other data, to produce designs, working drawings, schedules, details, and notes
• Develop drawing and specification packages, and produce accurate documentation as needed in schematic design, design development, and construction documentation phases
• Coordinate with design team and consultants to produce plans, elevations, and details to ensure design intent and performance criteria are incorporated into documentation packages
• Collaborate with project team to coordinate applications for submission to clients
• Coordinate with the Principal in Charge to develop, create, and implement project design concepts
• Develop the project program and initial design concept; coordinate with other team members to further develop design concepts through the Schematic Design and Design Development project phases
• Direct own workload, time and task management with limited supervision
• Direct the work of junior team members
• Research and obtain relevant information concerning zoning codes, building codes, and / or environmental regulations
• Assist with other project-related duties as necessary (i.e. site visits, as-builts, code research, etc.)

Who You Are

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation

$70,000 - $85,000. Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The wage offered or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.

This salary range is based off the Los Angeles area.

Benefits

CO Architects offers a full range of competitive benefits including choice of health and dental plans, vision, 401K, PTO, flex spending, and participation in the firm’s performance-based bonus program. CO also offers a firm-sponsored education program to encourage professional training and development.

We celebrate diversity, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and we give space for everyone to add to our collective culture. All applicants for employment are recruited, hired, and assigned based on merit without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

To learn more, please visit : www.coarchitects.com

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