Junior Designer - Architecture

SOM • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $56,000 - $64,000

About The Position

SOM is seeking a Junior Designer - Architecture to contribute to project development under the direct supervision of project leadership. The role creates presentation and contract deliverables, including diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models, and animations. The designer applies conceptual design ability, integrates interdisciplinary criteria, and collaborates with project teams to advance project components. The position requires a basic understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details, and construction techniques, as well as the effective use of appropriate design and documentation tools throughout project phases. The designer manages workload and deadlines with frequent interaction and direction from Project Leadership.

Applicants must submit a portfolio as one PDF attachment of 10–20 pages and no more than 5 MB. Applications without work samples will not be reviewed.

Requirements

• Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software, and Adobe Suite.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace.
• Portfolio submitted as one PDF attachment, 10–20 pages, maximum 5 MB.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of a project aspect under the direct supervision of project leadership, demonstrating initiative, process innovation, problem solving, decision quality, precision, and accuracy.
• Produce 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.
• Apply conceptual design ability and integrate interdisciplinary criteria to advance the design of a project component.
• Collaborate at the project-team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas.
• Apply an understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details, and construction techniques, using appropriate tools to design and document throughout project phases.
• Manage time and workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments, with frequent interaction and direction from Project Leadership.

What This Job Offers

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