Project Designer
KFA is seeking enthusiastic, creative, and critical thinkers to join our collaborative design practice as a Project Designer.
Mission: KFA reshapes LA by designing great places where people flourish.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Responsible for initiating and coordinating project design vision;
- Develop multiple design options through an iterative and collaborative design process; working independently or with a team;
- Act as steward of the design throughout all phases of the project;
- Prepare design presentations and packages for client and community meetings;
- Receive and implement design critique feedback from clients and team members.
Desired Skills And Experience
- Five to ten years of experience;
- Licensure preferred but not required;
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program
- Strong design intuition and ability to provide design critique
- Knowledge of Types I, III, & V construction including mixed-use, community and residential projects;
- Proficiency in Sketchup or Rhino, Revit, Bluebeam Revu, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) preferred;
- Working knowledge of building codes, industry standards, building construction
- Ability to manage and mentor junior staff
- Excellent communication and graphic skills
KFA provides architecture, design, and master planning services for projects throughout the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area using a collaborative approach with each project. KFA has been recognized as one of LA’s best places to work by the Los Angeles Business Journal, and is a previous recipient of the Firm of the Year by the AIA California Council. For more about KFA, please visit http://kfalosangeles.com/
Job Details
Industry: Architecture & Planning, Design
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Functions: Design
Location: KFA is a hybrid work environment; details to be discussed
Salary: $90,000 – $130,000
OFFICE
Hybrid hours, WFH, remote work friendly
PAY/BENEFITS
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, sick and holiday, 401(k) and annual performance bonus opportunities.
KFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or genetics.
For employment opportunities, please email resume and cover letter to: Lise Bornstein, AIA at employment@kfalosangeles.com
Submit portfolios as part of your application. Portfolios must be submitted for all design positions. Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 15-20 pages, maximum 20 MB.
