Intermediate Architectural Designer (Full-time, mid-level; 3+ years experience)
Full-Time 60000 - 80000 USD per-year-salaryJob Overview
This position is required to work on-site in Los Angeles, CA.
Position Overview
TRE Group seeks an Intermediate Architectural Designer who can lead drawing production and coordination, uphold technical quality, and own day-to-day design execution. This role includes meaningful project management responsibilities: consultant coordination, permitting workflow support, schedule tracking, and team oversight.
This position is required to work on-site in Los Angeles, CA.
Position Overview
TRE Group seeks an Intermediate Architectural Designer who can lead drawing production and coordination, uphold technical quality, and own day-to-day design execution. This role includes meaningful project management responsibilities: consultant coordination, permitting workflow support, schedule tracking, and team oversight.
Responsibilities:
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Produce and coordinate presentations, drawing sets, and renderings from concept through permit and construction support.
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Proactively check and coordinate project documents for technical quality (sheet organization, details, dimensions, code items, and interdisciplinary coordination).
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Demonstrate strong understanding of building materials, systems, codes, details, and construction techniques.
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Develop and follow clear drawing standards, checklists, and QA/QC routines.
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Support permitting processes in Los Angeles and other jurisdictions (submittals, plan check cycles, revisions, and resubmittals).
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Track plan check comments and ensure responses are complete and documented.
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Coordinate with expeditors and external consultants as needed.
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Create and maintain design schedules (deliverables, due dates, dependencies).
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Lead or co-lead coordination with consultants (structural, civil, MEP), including agenda prep, meeting notes, action items, and follow-ups.
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Communicate progress, constraints, and decisions clearly to internal stakeholders.
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Support task assignment and accountability for junior designers and interns to meet deadlines.
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Travel as required and support the design department or construction site as needed.
Design Leadership + Technical Execution
Permitting + Jurisdiction Coordination
Project Management (Designer-to-PM expectations)
General
Requirements
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Major or degree in Architecture or a related field required.
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3+ years of experience in design development, architectural design, documentation, and detailing; residential experience preferred.
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Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, and general 3D modeling/rendering.
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Strong organizational systems (tracking, documentation discipline, version control).
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Strong communication, problem-solving, and ability to drive coordination across multiple parties.
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California Driver’s License and reliable vehicle required.
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Portfolio or work samples required.
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Cover letter recommended.