Design Professional II

About the Role

As a Design Professional II, you will serve as a fully competent, non-licensed architect with a minimum of six years of experience. This role is designed for a professional who can independently apply advanced architectural concepts to complex or novel assignments, often requiring the development of new techniques and procedures.

You will be responsible for specific technical design aspects of major projects, conducting investigations and recommending solutions that best meet client needs. Your work involves providing professional architectural consultation on large, complex developments while balancing scale, aesthetics, and context to maximize impact on both individuals and communities. You will contribute innovative design ideas that consistently capture the intended design vision.

Day-to-Day Impact

In this position, you will independently produce finished plans, specifications, and material approvals for moderate to large-scale projects. You will coordinate the planning and development of construction documents, ensuring high-quality, coordinated outputs through technical expertise. Your responsibilities extend to construction administration, including site visits, RFI responses, submittals, and punch list reviews.

You will also play a key role in team growth by providing technical guidance to less experienced project associates and interns. Proactively coordinating meetings with clients, project teams, consultants, and contractors, you will help build trust and confidence. Additionally, you will monitor billing efficiency rates and work to maximize the team's overall quality and efficiency.

Our Environment

This position operates within a professional open-office environment featuring low to moderate noise levels and collaborative work areas for team meetings. Offices are equipped with shared resources, including video conferencing, printing/scanning, and a café. The role also involves occasional travel to building construction sites, which may present varying temperatures, wind, dust, and noise levels, including hazardous or dirty conditions.

Application Process

We are looking for candidates with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture or a Bachelor of Architecture degree from an accredited university (Master of Architecture preferred) and a minimum of six years of architecture-related experience. Sponsorship may be considered for qualified candidates.

To apply, please submit your resume and portfolio highlighting your experience with complex design solutions and construction documentation. We value a collaborative and professional work ethic, as well as a passion for providing exceptional client service.

Work location

Work model: On-site

1536, East 77th Street, Florence-Firestone, Firestone Park, Los Angeles County, California, 90001, United States

Firestone Park, California

Key Responsibilities

check_circleProvide professional consultation and coordinate planning and development of construction design documents
check_circlePerform construction administration duties including site visits, RFI responses, submittals, and punch list reviews
check_circleCreate and review project reports, estimates, calculations, specifications, and compile relevant data
check_circleMonitor billing efficiency rates and maximize team quality and efficiency in assigned tasks
check_circleProvide technical guidance to less experienced project associates and interns
check_circleDevelop complex or novel concepts and methods through subject area exploration and scope definition
check_circleContribute innovative design ideas that capture the intended design vision and balance scale, aesthetics, and context
check_circleIndependently produce finished plans, specifications, and material approvals for moderate to large scale projects

Requirements

verifiedBachelor of Science in Architecture or Bachelor of Architecture degree preferred
verifiedMaster of Architecture preferred
verifiedMinimum of six years of architecture related experience
verifiedProficiency in Revit required
verifiedProficiency with Adobe Creative Suites required
verifiedKnowledge of zoning and building codes (CBC Chapter 11B, NFPA, ADAAG, FGI, OBC, IBC)
verifiedKnowledge of Affordable Housing policies and entitlement process
verifiedWork authorization required (sponsorship may be considered)

Nice to Have

Proficiency with Sketchup, Rhino, Lumion, Enscape, Twinmotion, and V-Ray. Knowledge of land use and zoning relative to affordable housing.

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Revit, Adobe Creative Suites, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Sketchup, Rhino, Lumion, Enscape, Twinmotion.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Architecture or Bachelor of Architecture degree preferred; Master of Architecture preferred.

Frequently asked questions about Design Professional II at NAC

What does a Design Professional II at NAC do?expand_more

Day-to-day, the Design Professional II at NAC will provide professional consultation and coordinate planning and development of construction design documents; perform construction administration duties including site visits, rfi responses, submittals, and punch list reviews; create and review project reports, estimates, calculations, specifications, and compile relevant data; and monitor billing efficiency rates and maximize team quality and efficiency in assigned tasks.

What are the requirements for this Design Professional II role?expand_more

NAC is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor of Science in Architecture or Bachelor of Architecture degree preferred; Master of Architecture preferred; Minimum of six years of architecture related experience; Proficiency in Revit required; Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suites required; and Knowledge of zoning and building codes (CBC Chapter 11B, NFPA, ADAAG, FGI, OBC, IBC).

Where is the Design Professional II role at NAC located?expand_more

Design Professional II at NAC is based in 1536, East 77th Street, Florence-Firestone, Firestone Park, Los Angeles County, California, 90001, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this Design Professional II job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

NAC has listed this Design Professional II role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Design Professional II role?expand_more

Candidates for Design Professional II at NAC should have senior.

What skills do you need for the Design Professional II role at NAC?expand_more

Key skills for Design Professional II at NAC include Revit; Adobe Creative Suites; Photoshop; Illustrator; Indesign; Sketchup; Rhino; and Lumion.

What education is required for Design Professional II at NAC?expand_more

Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor of Science in Architecture or Bachelor of Architecture degree preferred; and Master of Architecture preferred.

What category does the Design Professional II role belong to?expand_more

Design Professional II at NAC is part of the creative & design job category on Recrutus.