Architectural Designer

Architectural Designer - Multifamily & Mixed-Use Design

Los Angeles, CA | Hybrid Schedule

Design Housing. Shape Neighborhoods. Create Places People Call Home.

An award-winning architecture and urban design firm is seeking an Intermediate Architectural Designer to join its collaborative Southern California studio. This is an opportunity to contribute to high-profile multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality, and urban infill developments that are helping address the growing demand for housing in some of the region"s most dynamic communities.

If you are passionate about architecture, enjoy solving complex design challenges, and want to see your ideas evolve from early concepts into built environments, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while working alongside experienced architects, designers, and industry leaders.

What You"ll Do

As part of a design-focused team, you"ll play a key role in developing architectural concepts and transforming ideas into compelling, buildable solutions.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating architectural concepts for multifamily, mixed-use, and hospitality developments
• Developing exterior elevations, facade studies, and building articulation strategies
• Producing massing studies and design options for urban and constrained sites
• Translating design ideas into SketchUp and Revit models
• Generating multiple design alternatives for internal and client presentations
• Preparing renderings, graphics, diagrams, and presentation materials using Adobe Creative Suite
• Supporting schematic design and early design-development efforts
• Participating in design reviews and incorporating feedback into evolving concepts
• Communicating design intent clearly to project teams and leadership
• Collaborating with architects, planners, and project stakeholders throughout the design process

What We"re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor"s Degree in Architecture

• Approximately 3-5 years of professional architectural experience

• Experience supporting multifamily residential projects

• Strong portfolio demonstrating:

• Exterior elevations

• Building massing

• Facade design

• Architectural concept development

• Visual communication skills

• Proficiency with:

• SketchUp

• Revit

• Photoshop

• Illustrator

• InDesign

• Ability to generate architectural ideas through both hand sketching and digital modeling

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work onsite in Downtown Los Angeles three days per week

Preferred Experience

• High-density residential developments
• Mixed-use projects
• Hospitality projects
• Urban infill developments
• Podium or wrap-style multifamily projects
• Presentation of design concepts to clients or leadership teams
• Progress toward architectural licensure (AXP/ARE)

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Design-focused role with visible ownership of architectural ideas
• Opportunity to work on impactful housing and mixed-use developments
• Exposure to concept design, massing, facade articulation, and presentation development
• Collaborative studio environment with mentorship from experienced design leaders
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility
• Half-day Fridays
• Professional development and licensure support
• Long-term career growth potential within a nationally recognized design practice

Ideal Candidate

The strongest candidates will be able to show not only what they worked on, but what they personally designed.

You enjoy exploring multiple design solutions, thinking critically about form and architecture, and explaining the reasoning behind your design decisions. You are comfortable moving between sketching, modeling, visualization, and presentation while balancing creativity with real-world project constraints.

A portfolio is required for consideration. Applicants should include work samples that clearly demonstrate their individual design contributions, particularly related to exterior architecture, multifamily housing, massing studies, and facade development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $43.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Los Angeles,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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