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NAC Architecture Employer Los Angeles, CA, USLocation: Thu, Jan 29 '26Posted On $72,000 - $96,200 annually Pay: Design Professional II - LA Los Angeles, CA Description Design Professional II – Elevate Your Creativity, Shape the Future • Location: Spokane Columbus Seattle Los Angeles • Full-Time Exempt • Salary: $72,000-96,200 Who We’re Looking For Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of architectural design? Do you thrive on bold ideas, innovative solutions, and designs that make a lasting impact? We’re searching for a visionary Design Professional II—someone who blends creativity with technical expertise to craft spaces that inspire. This is your opportunity to take the lead on exciting, large-scale projects, independently shaping design solutions that not only meet client needs but also elevate the built environment. What You’ll Do – Your Creative Impact • Design with Purpose: Develop compelling architectural concepts that merge function, aesthetics, and sustainability. • Lead & Innovate: Spearhead technical design solutions for major projects, applying cutting-edge methods and materials. • Bring Designs to Life: Independently produce high-quality plans, specifications, and oversee material selection. • Collaborate & Inspire: Work alongside clients, consultants, and project teams to ensure seamless project execution. • Guide the Next Generation: Mentor junior designers and interns, fostering innovation and design excellence. • See It Through: Engage in construction administration—site visits, RFIs, submittals, and punch lists—bringing designs from concept to reality. Competencies • Design Tools: Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD required; Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) proficiency required; SketchUp and Rhino preferred; Lumion, Enscape, and V-Ray are a plus. • Technical Know-How: Strong working knowledge of zoning and building codes, specifications, building/engineering systems, and agency requirements (NFPA, ADAAG, FGI, OBC, IBC etc). • Creative Confidence: Ability to generate and articulate impactful design ideas. • Strong Communicator: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. • Detail-Driven: Organized and efficient with a focus on quality, timelines, and collaboration. • Client Focused: Passion for providing exceptional client service. • Team Player: Collaborative and professional work ethic. Essential Functions • Independently produces finished plans, specifications and approval of materials and construction on moderate to large scale projects • Provide professional consultation and coordination of the planning and development of construction and design document production and provides technical expertise to ensure coordinated and high-quality documents. • Perform construction administration duties, such as site visits, RFI responses, submittals, and punch list reviews. • Create and review projects reports, estimates, calculations, specifications, and compile/analyze relevant data. • Responsible to monitor billing efficiency rates and work at maximizing team’s quality and efficiency in assigned tasks. • Proactively coordinates meetings with client, project team, consultants, and contractor meetings to ensure trust and confidence. • Provide technical guidance to less experienced project associates and interns. • Involve explorations of subject area, definition of scope, selection of items for investigation, and development of complex or novel concepts and methods. • Contribute innovative design ideas that consistently capture the intended design vision. • Contribute to bold design solutions that balance scale, aesthetics, and context to maximize the impact to the individual and community. Your Background – The Foundation of Your Success • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited university (preferred). • Experience: Minimum 6 years of architecture-related experience in a professional setting. • Travel: Occasional project-related travel required. Why Join Us? • Culture of Creativity – Work in an open, collaborative environment where innovation is celebrated. • Impactful Work – Shape projects that enhance communities and push design boundaries. • Professional Growth – Opportunities to mentor, lead, and advance your career in a dynamic studio. • Inspiring Workspaces – Enjoy a thoughtfully designed office with spaces for collaboration and inspiration. Ready to Elevate Your Design Career? Let’s build something extraordinary—together. Apply today and bring your creative vision to life! Careers - NAC Architecture