Design Professional II - LA at NAC Architecture
Los Angeles, California, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, Enscape, V-Ray, Zoning Codes, Building Codes, Specifications, Construction Administration, Communication Skills, Detail-Oriented

Industry

Architecture and Planning

Description
Description Design Professional II – Elevate Your Creativity, Shape the Future Location: Spokane Columbus Seattle Los Angeles Full-Time Exempt Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience Who We’re Looking For Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of architectural design? Do you thrive on bold ideas, innovative solutions, and designs that make a lasting impact? We’re searching for a visionary Design Professional II—someone who blends creativity with technical expertise to craft spaces that inspire. This is your opportunity to take the lead on exciting, large-scale projects, independently shaping design solutions that not only meet client needs but also elevate the built environment. What You’ll Do – Your Creative Impact Design with Purpose: Develop compelling architectural concepts that merge function, aesthetics, and sustainability. Lead & Innovate: Spearhead technical design solutions for major projects, applying cutting-edge methods and materials. Bring Designs to Life: Independently produce high-quality plans, specifications, and oversee material selection. Collaborate & Inspire: Work alongside clients, consultants, and project teams to ensure seamless project execution. Guide the Next Generation: Mentor junior designers and interns, fostering innovation and design excellence. See It Through: Engage in construction administration—site visits, RFIs, submittals, and punch lists—bringing designs from concept to reality. Competencies Design Tools: Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD required; Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) proficiency required; SketchUp and Rhino preferred; Lumion, Enscape, and V-Ray are a plus. Technical Know-How: Strong working knowledge of zoning and building codes, specifications, building/engineering systems, and agency requirements (NFPA, ADAAG, FGI, OBC, IBC etc). Creative Confidence: Ability to generate and articulate impactful design ideas. Strong Communicator: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Detail-Driven: Organized and efficient with a focus on quality, timelines, and collaboration. Client Focused: Passion for providing exceptional client service. Team Player: Collaborative and professional work ethic. Essential Functions Independently produces finished plans, specifications and approval of materials and construction on moderate to large scale projects Provide professional consultation and coordination of the planning and development of construction and design document production and provides technical expertise to ensure coordinated and high-quality documents. Perform construction administration duties, such as site visits, RFI responses, submittals, and punch list reviews. Create and review projects reports, estimates, calculations, specifications, and compile/analyze relevant data. Responsible to monitor billing efficiency rates and work at maximizing team’s quality and efficiency in assigned tasks. Proactively coordinates meetings with client, project team, consultants, and contractor meetings to ensure trust and confidence. Provide technical guidance to less experienced project associates and interns. Involve explorations of subject area, definition of scope, selection of items for investigation, and development of complex or novel concepts and methods. Contribute innovative design ideas that consistently capture the intended design vision. Contribute to bold design solutions that balance scale, aesthetics, and context to maximize the impact to the individual and community. Your Background – The Foundation of Your Success Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited university (preferred). Experience: Minimum 6 years of architecture-related experience in a professional setting. Travel: Occasional project-related travel required. Why Join Us? Culture of Creativity – Work in an open, collaborative environment where innovation is celebrated. Impactful Work – Shape projects that enhance communities and push design boundaries. Professional Growth – Opportunities to mentor, lead, and advance your career in a dynamic studio. Inspiring Workspaces – Enjoy a thoughtfully designed office with spaces for collaboration and inspiration. Ready to Elevate Your Design Career? Let’s build something extraordinary—together. Apply today and bring your creative vision to life!
Responsibilities
The Design Professional II will independently produce architectural plans and specifications for moderate to large scale projects while providing technical expertise to ensure high-quality documents. They will also engage in construction administration duties and mentor junior designers.
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