The Role:We are currently seeking Architects to join our Los Angeles studio. Our ideal candidate is a great designer, highly motivated, well organized, thoughtful, and has experience working as part of a design team on large projects. The candidate will have good communication skills, enjoys working collaboratively with others, and is reliable, trustworthy and detail-oriented.
What You Will Do:- Contribute to the design of projects at different phases
- Work as part of a team, coordinating your work and skills with other team members and under the guidance and direction of the project leader
- Help to resolve design and technical challenges
- Engage with Grimshaw's other design and engineering consultants
- Exhibit a passion and strive for design excellence
- Help contribute to the life of the studio; studio-wide initiatives and challenges; our design and sustainability culture; and the broader social and wellness culture at Grimshaw.
Qualifications and Skills:- Master's degree or equivalent 5-year professional degree in Architecture from an accredited school required
- 4 to 9 years' professional experience
- Proficiency in Revit is essential
- Working knowledge of Rhino is prioritized
- Working knowledge of Grasshopper useful
- Time management and prioritization skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to communicate clear design ideas and direction quickly
Desired Experience:- Experience of working collaboratively in mid to large sized teams
- Experience of designing net-zero carbon projects
- Experience in Transportation, Workspace, Science and Technology sectors strongly prioritized
- Experience in Hospitality, Residential and Sports sectors also valuable
- Experience in working in a team, and contributing to the design of large projects is prioritized
Applications will not be considered without a portfolio and work samples.Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, ranging from $80,000 - $105,000, excluding profit share and other benefits. This is a good faith estimate based on the expectations as laid out in the job description. Grimshaw offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance (medical, dental, vision and life insurance), safe harbor 401(k) plan, 15+ days paid time off, ARE support and yearly performance reviews.
