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Design Director
Archinect
A global digital hub uniting architects and design‑minded communities through news, jobs, events & forums.
Lead design, mentor staff, and drive projects & business development for an architecture firm
8d ago
$150,000 - $175,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Culver City, CA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
386 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architecture
Design
Consulting
Engineering
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Infrastructure
Buildings
Heavy Civil
Marine
Transport
Role
What you would be doing
thought leadership
innovative design
design strategy
quality execution
culture building
Influence the future of the design by creating a culture that inspires thought leadership, progressive thinking, innovative design solutions and high-quality execution.
What you bring
revit
adobe suite
licensed architect
15+ years
leed
team leadership
Ability to work within a team environment.
Candidates must currently reside in and have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
Experience designing to a construction budget.
Working knowledge of the California Building Code and/or Local Building Codes.
Ability to review construction for general conformance with the design concept.
Experience with programming and space planning.
Applies rigor and elegance to the resolution and execution of their design ideas.
Excellent technical and design skills.
Experience in construction documentation and detailing.
Experience in commercial interiors.
Upholds the highest standards of project delivery and professionalism.
LEED and/or WELL Accreditation a plus.
Accredited degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Graphic Design
Candidates must be able to travel to other studios as required.
Demonstrated history of Tenacity (our core value).
Experience leading a team of designers.
Experience coordinating with public agencies and jurisdictions related to planning and building approvals.
15+ years professional experience.
Licensed Architect in California. Additional jurisdictions and NCARB Certification a strong plus.
Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
Experience as the key design decision-maker for projects
Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills, as well as excellent organizational skills.
Experience cultivating and maintaining a positive, inclusive company culture.
Experience with core/shell, hospitality and retail a strong plus.
Ability to advise and facilitate decision-making amongst clients.
Experience with workplace, hospitality, and retail a strong plus.
REVIT proficiency is required.
Experience with the management of Design Fees and Staffing Plans.
Ability to work on several projects simultaneously with multiple deadlines.
Experience with materials research and selection.
Strong presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and collaborate with clients, consultants, and contractors.
Benefits
Nine paid holiday days.
Full-time employees receive four weeks PTO (including the week between Christmas and New Years when the firm is closed).
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Salary increase upon licensure (successfully passed licensing exams are reimbursed too).
The platform emerged as one of the first online meeting places for architects worldwide.
Based in Los Angeles, the platform grew from a community forum into a vibrant digital media company.
Its revenue stems from job-board listings, editorial partnerships, event sponsorships and an online store.
Typical projects include global news coverage, firm profiles, competition recaps, and architecture job postings.
Sector expertise spans Buildings, Residential, Commercial, Infrastructure, Education, Urban, and Public sectors.
Standout fact: it operates Outpost—a curated store offering rare architecture books, gifts, events and its own coffee blend.
Culture + Values
Environment + Sustainability
By 2030
Net-Zero Ambition
Almost all new buildings can achieve net-zero energy consumption.
Advocates for carbon-neutral architecture, promoting high-efficiency measures (better insulation, improved HVAC, less-polluting appliances) to decarbonize the building sector.
Showcases innovations like low-carbon concrete, cross-laminated timber, and living wall systems as scalable solutions.
Emphasizes sector focus on residential retrofits as key to meeting 2030 net-zero ambition.
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