Intermediate Experiential Graphic Designer

SOM • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

SOM is seeking an Intermediate Experiential Graphic Designer to contribute to project design and documentation as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role works with regular supervision from Project Leadership and requires initiative, problem solving, precision, and collaboration. The designer develops portions of projects, creates presentation and contract deliverables, and uses appropriate tools to design and document work across project phases. The position also includes managing workload and deadlines and sharing knowledge with less experienced staff.

Applicants must submit a portfolio for design and project management positions. Portfolios should be a single PDF attachment of 10–20 pages and no more than 5 MB, submitted with the resume or CV. Applications without work samples will not be reviewed.

Compensation typically ranges from $70,000 to $85,000, based on experience, qualifications, location, and education.

Requirements

• Completion of a professional degree in Graphic Design, Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
• Two years of experience or equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Strong understanding of sustainable strategies and principles, including familiarity with LEED or other green building rating systems.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite and Google Workspace.
• Intermediate understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details, and construction techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric software, and rendering software.
• LEED or other green building accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to distinct portions of projects under regular supervision by Project Leadership, demonstrating initiative, process innovation, problem solving, sound decision-making, and attention to precision and accuracy.
• Produce and coordinate presentation and contract deliverables, including diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models, and animations.
• Communicate internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.
• Create and innovate using conceptual design ability, integrating interdisciplinary criteria to advance the design of a portion of a project.
• Collaborate with project teams by critically and constructively evaluating ideas.
• Apply knowledge of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details, and construction techniques to enrich design concepts through technical strategies.
• Use appropriate tools to design and document work at all project phases.
• Manage time and workload to meet project deadlines and commitments, interacting regularly with and receiving direction from Project Leadership.
• Share knowledge with less experienced staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level