Head of Design — Luxury Residential Architecture

A growing, design-led architecture practice is seeking an experienced Director of Design to lead the creative direction of its residential studio in Los Angeles.

This is a rare opportunity to join an ambitious business at a pivotal stage of its growth, taking ownership of the design vision across a portfolio of high-end custom homes and residential rebuilds. Working closely with the Managing Principal, you'll play a key role in shaping the studio's culture, mentoring architects and designers, and ensuring exceptional design quality from concept through construction.

You'll lead client presentations, establish design standards, review project milestones and provide direction to Project Architects and Project Managers, helping deliver beautifully crafted homes while building a collaborative, high-performing design team.

• California Registered Architect
• 15+ years' architectural experience
• Strong background in high-end residential architecture
• Proven experience leading design teams and mentoring staff
• Excellent client-facing and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of Revit workflows, construction documentation and residential delivery
• Authorized to work in the US

What's on offer:

• Hybrid working (4 days in the office / 1 from home)
• The opportunity to shape the design culture of a fast-growing practice
• Meaningful work delivering exceptional homes across Los Angeles
• Salary of $130,000–$170,000 , depending on experience

If you're looking for a genuine leadership opportunity where you can influence both the design direction of a practice and the development of its team, we'd love to hear from you.