Project Designer- Architecture

RIOS•Los Angeles, CA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

RIOS is an international design collective focused on creating wonder within the built environment through optimistic design. They practice interconnected design across architecture, placemaking, landscape architecture, and experience design, viewing design as a continuum. Their process involves attunement to program and context to develop strong conceptual thinking, leading to holistically informed ideas that shape form, confirm function, and define experience. This foundation allows for exploration of ecology, materiality, sustainability, and tectonic expression. RIOS is known for bold, inclusive solutions grounded in interdisciplinary collaboration, resulting in resilient, innovative, and meaningful design outcomes. The Project Designer role is responsible for leading project design and delivery efforts with a high degree of independence, accountability, and technical expertise, serving as a key contributor to project success by guiding day-to-day project coordination, managing project workflows, and ensuring design excellence throughout the delivery process.

Requirements

Strong design leadership and the ability to translate conceptual ideas into successful project outcomes.
Proven ability to manage project responsibilities independently while contributing to collaborative team environments.
Excellent organizational, project management, and coordination skills.
Strong technical knowledge of project delivery, documentation, and construction processes.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Excellent written, verbal, visual, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to sustainability, innovation, and responsible design practices.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or equivalent professional experience.
5+ years of professional experience in architecture experience or related project delivery roles.
Demonstrated experience serving successfully as a Job Captain on small projects.
Experience leading project coordination, workflow management, and internal team communication.
Experience communicating with clients and consultants while supporting project delivery objectives.
Proficiency with Rhino, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, Grasshopper and Dynamo.
Strong understanding of BIM workflows and digital project coordination.

Responsibilities

Lead innovative design and technical project work with minimal oversight while maintaining accountability for project outcomes.
Manage design and delivery efforts.
Guide project teams through design development, documentation, visualization, sustainability integration, and technical execution.
Coordinate day-to-day project workflows, team communication, and task management to support successful project delivery.
Contribute to project pursuits through participation in proposals, RFP responses, design narratives, and presentation materials.
Develop and advance sustainability and performance goals for assigned projects.
Coordinate consultant workstreams and support client communication in collaboration with senior project leadership.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of project delivery processes, documentation standards, and interdisciplinary coordination.
Experience mentoring junior staff and supporting interdisciplinary collaboration.