Captain, Architect ​/ Sr. Architect, Design & Architecture

Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Annual Bonus

DFH Architects is an established design firm with a long history of successful projects in mixed‑used, multifamily, commercial, office and adaptive reuse. Our current focus is on Density Bonus, 100% affordable housing projects & adaptive reuse conversions from office to residential with projects across Southern California including Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood and San Diego. We are looking for a team leader to manage projects and work closely with the partners from concept through construction, who is self‑motivated, a critical thinker, proactive, a strong team player, has excellent communication skills and work ethic, and will be part of our team for years to come.

DFH Architects has an immediate opening for a Job Captain to lead projects from concept through construction and has the following:

• minimum 5 years professional architectural experience in multi‑family residential
• professional degree in Architecture
• proficiency in Autodesk Revit required
• interested in opportunities for growth and advancement within the firm
• outstanding graphic and presentation skills
• excellent verbal and written skills
• a passion for architecture, in‑depth knowledge of working drawings and construction practice
• a strong work ethic, team player, self‑motivated, proactive
• U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident status required. No work visa sponsorship of any kind. No exceptions.
• Must be currently located in the greater Los Angeles area. No exceptions.

DFH Architects offers you:

• flexible schedule with reasonable hours with firm culture focused on work/personal life balance
• Thursday - Friday: remote optional
• competitive compensation package
• full health insurance, dental and vision plan coverage
• 3 weeks paid vacation, 40 hours sick leave, and 9 paid holidays
• 401K plan with profit sharing
• continuing education support
• must love dogs... in the office

Even though we enjoy our location in sunny Santa Monica, we realize the daily commute can be a factor so we offer a certain level flexible schedules, are in close proximity to the Metro Expo line, bike share stations, and have reserved employee parking within walking distance.

Please visit our website  to learn more about us. Submit your resume and work samples (max 5mb file) to:

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Architecture and Planning

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