Senior Project Designer

$90,000.00 - $ per year (exempt position)

• 10+ years of residential architectural experience in an office setting.
• Consistent work history with strong professional references.
• Proficiency in design utilizing hand sketching, Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, and other software to skillfully communicate design solutions.
• Advanced hand-drawing skills.
• Familiarity with Building Codes/ ADA requirements and constructability issues.
• Strong communication and presentation skills are a must as well as graphic capabilities.
• Positive attitude and a continued willingness to learn.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from an accredited school is a plus.

• Working independently 90% of the time and assigned phase related tasks by the SPD.
• Adhere to RHA CAD/Revit Standards for Design and Production.
• Apply RHA’s design philosophy on all projects and advocate for a high level of design.
• Communicate effectively and frequently with SPD and other team members to resolve all project related questions.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and willing to help in multiple projects at once to meet deadlines.
• Be able to delegate work and monitor the progress of support team members.
• Review the contract, clearly understand the deliverables at each phase, and identify out-of-scope requests.
• Participate in project meetings and assist the SPD with all meeting minutes, memoranda, client phone conversation recaps or other notes are distributed.
• Conduct meetings among team members to assess development of the project and identify problems early on.
• Familiar with different regional architecture and aware of current design trends.
• Capable and confident of sketching in front of clients and consultants.
• Capable of developing architectural programs, site planning and analysis.
• Complete Schematic Design checklist and coordinate with the SPD for completeness prior to the start of Design Development.
• Accurately prepare floor plans, roof plans and elevations for Schematic Design milestones, while collaborating with Bob Hidey, using CAD, Photoshop, or manual (hard lined) drafting.
• Familiar with RHA detail library and able to provide complete Design Detail References, based on approved schematic design drawings prior to Design Development phase.
• Able to clearly explain detailing to convey design intent to peers, client, and consultants.
• Attend framing walks with clients and provide design input throughout technical project phases.

• RHA offers a Flex Time workweek which gives full-time employees the flexibility to create their own arrival and departure schedule, as long as they are present during RHA’s core hours of 9am to 5pm.
• RHA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Group Life, AD&D coverage, and Long-Term Disability Insurance paid in full by the Company for the employee.
• Additional benefits include FSA and 401K with match.
• Competitive salary with eligibility in the annual bonus pool.
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Program.
• ARE Exam prep assistance.

We are currently searching for a qualified

Leader to be a part of our team. This is a 100% in-office position at our Irvine, California office.

Please submit resume and portfolio via the "Send Resume" button below for consideration.