Intermediate Architectural Designer (Full-time, mid-level; 3+ years experience)

Job Description

Job Description

This position is required to work on-site in Los Angeles, CA.

TRE Group seeks an Intermediate Architectural Designer who can lead drawing production and coordination, uphold technical quality, and own day-to-day design execution. This role includes meaningful project management responsibilities: consultant coordination, permitting workflow support, schedule tracking, and team oversight.

Design Leadership + Technical Execution

• Produce and coordinate presentations, drawing sets, and renderings from concept through permit and construction support.

• Proactively check and coordinate project documents for technical quality (sheet organization, details, dimensions, code items, and interdisciplinary coordination).

• Demonstrate strong understanding of building materials, systems, codes, details, and construction techniques.

• Develop and follow clear drawing standards, checklists, and QA/QC routines.

Permitting + Jurisdiction Coordination

• Support permitting processes in Los Angeles and other jurisdictions (submittals, plan check cycles, revisions, and resubmittals).

• Track plan check comments and ensure responses are complete and documented.

• Coordinate with expeditors and external consultants as needed.

Project Management (Designer-to-PM expectations)

• Create and maintain design schedules (deliverables, due dates, dependencies).

• Lead or co-lead coordination with consultants (structural, civil, MEP), including agenda prep, meeting notes, action items, and follow-ups.

• Communicate progress, constraints, and decisions clearly to internal stakeholders.

• Support task assignment and accountability for junior designers and interns to meet deadlines.

General

• Travel as required and support the design department or construction site as needed.

• Major or degree in Architecture or a related field required.

• 3+ years of experience in design development, architectural design, documentation, and detailing; residential experience preferred.

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, and general 3D modeling/rendering.

• Strong organizational systems (tracking, documentation discipline, version control).

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and ability to drive coordination across multiple parties.

• California Driver’s License and reliable vehicle required.

• Portfolio or work samples required.

• Cover letter recommended.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.