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Open nowPosted 258 days ago

Senior Architect - Los Angeles

Grimshaw Architects19 open roles

Pay
$100,000 – $130,000 a year
Where
Los Angeles, CA, US
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Hybrid
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Grimshaw is a global architecture and design studio of ideas and invention, driven by a desire to connect people to each other and the world around us. We recognize the urgency of the challenges that face our planet, and our duty to deliver architecture and design best suited for a flourishing future. Our studios are founded on analysis and exploration. We relish the challenges inherent across a wide range of work, engaging our expertise and agility to deliver lasting, meaningful design that brings value and joy to clients and users. At Grimshaw, we encourage creativity, collaboration and innovation. We want our staff to be fulfilled by their time with us as we know the key to our continuing success is working with and engaging the most talented people we can find.

The Role:

We are seeking highly skilled Senior Architects and project leaders experienced in the planning, design and execution of complex projects to join our Los Angeles studios. As a key member of our team, you will demonstrate exceptional communication skills, leadership, and professionalism. Collaboration, reliability, and accountability for meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work are paramount. Your proactive approach will focus on design, project delivery, and exceeding client and firm-wide expectations. The successful candidate will excel in all aspects of project delivery, including client interaction, design-team coordination, consultant collaboration, and leading the production of construction documents.

What You Will Do:

  • Generate creative design solutions to projects at different phases from conceptual design through construction administration.
  • Work as part of a team, coordinating your work and skills with other team members and under the guidance and direction of the project leader and partners.
  • Help to resolve design and technical challenges.
  • Engage and coordinate with Grimshaw’s other design and engineering consultants.
  • Exhibit a passion and strive for design excellence.
  • Mentor and develop junior staff within your projects and the studio, fostering a commitment to professional development.
  • Help contribute to the life of the studio, studio-wide initiatives and challenges, our design and sustainability culture, and the broader social and wellness culture at Grimshaw.
  • Travel periodically as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Master’s degree or equivalent 5-year professional degree in Architecture from an accredited school required.
  • Minimum of 10+ years related professional experience.
  • Proven experience managing teams and coordinating with consultants.
  • Proficiency in Revit and Rhino are essential. Parametric design experience a plus.
  • Time management, prioritization skills, and a meticulous attention to detail required.
  • Ability to communicate clear design ideas and direction quickly.
  • Experience in transportation, large-scale sector projects, sports, and higher education highly prioritized. Design build a plus.
  • Experience in working collaboratively in mid to large-sized teams and contributing to the design of large projects is prioritized.

Applications will not be considered without a portfolio and work samples.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, ranging from $100,000 - $130,000+, excluding profit share and other benefits. This is a good faith estimate based on the expectations as laid out in the job description. Grimshaw offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance (medical, dental, vision and life insurance), safe harbor 401(k) plan, 15+ days paid time off, ARE support and yearly performance reviews.

Grimshaw is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues.

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