Intermediate Architectural Designer (Full-time, mid-level; 3+ years experience)

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.

Design Leadership + Technical Execution

• Produce and coordinate presentations, drawing sets, and renderings from concept through permit and construction support.

• Proactively check and coordinate project documents for technical quality (sheet organization, details, dimensions, code items, and interdisciplinary coordination).

• Demonstrate strong understanding of building materials, systems, codes, details, and construction techniques.

• Develop and follow clear drawing standards, checklists, and QA/QC routines.

Permitting + Jurisdiction Coordination

• Support permitting processes in Los Angeles and other jurisdictions (submittals, plan check cycles, revisions, and resubmittals).

• Track plan check comments and ensure responses are complete and documented.

• Coordinate with expeditors and external consultants as needed.

Project Management (Designer-to-PM expectations)

• Create and maintain design schedules (deliverables, due dates, dependencies).

• Lead or co-lead coordination with consultants (structural, civil, MEP), including agenda prep, meeting notes, action items, and follow-ups.

• Communicate progress, constraints, and decisions clearly to internal stakeholders.

• Support task assignment and accountability for junior designers and interns to meet deadlines.

General

• Travel as required and support the design department or construction site as needed.

• Major or degree in Architecture or a related field required.

• 3+ years of experience in design development, architectural design, documentation, and detailing; residential experience preferred.

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, and general 3D modeling/rendering.

• Strong organizational systems (tracking, documentation discipline, version control).

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and ability to drive coordination across multiple parties.

• California Driver’s License and reliable vehicle required.

Application Requirements

• Portfolio or work samples required.

• Cover letter recommended.