Master's degree or 5-year professional degree in Architecture from an accredited school
4 to 9 years' professional experience
Proficiency in Revit
Working knowledge of Rhino
Working knowledge of Grasshopper preferred
Strong time management and prioritization skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Responsibilities
Contribute to the design of projects at various phases
Collaborate with team members under the project leader's guidance
Assist in resolving design and technical challenges
Engage with design and engineering consultants
Strive for design excellence with passion
Participate in studio-wide initiatives and uphold sustainability culture
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
Safe harbor 401(k) plan
15+ days paid time off
ARE support and resources
Yearly performance reviews
Full Job Description
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.
