Architectural Design Associate

WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING AT OUR CORPORATE IN MARINA DEL REY OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION The Architectural Design Associate will work as an integral part of the in‑house Architectural Design Team and support the Furniture Design Team as needed. The candidate must be a team player with strong design sensibility, excellent communication skills, be thorough, detail‑oriented, and able to oversee multiple short and long‑term tasks to completion. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in all phases of design projects, from construction through opening and beyond Partner with teams on any elements of physical environments of existing locations, including but not limited to facilities and maintenance Manage business vendors related to buildings, facilities, appliances, finishes, installations, repairs, and maintenance Manage RFPs and present options to the team, ensuring timely follow‑up Track scheduling with vendors and maintain calendar Assist in obtaining proper budgetary approvals for projects involving external vendors Assist the team in communications and follow‑up with consultants and vendors Assist in developing and maintaining SketchUp models used as a tool in the design development process Draft architectural drawings and details Maintain the materials and samples library and obtain new samples for materials research Contribute to daily administration tasks for various projects, such as organizing and creating new project files, downloading, uploading, and/or sending files, maintaining printed drawing sets for office use, and plotting and printing drawings REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE Education Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Architecture or Interior Architecture/Design program Special Skills Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite V-Ray experience is a plus Work Experience 0 – 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably covering all phases of design Retail experience is a plus Competencies Required Strong aesthetic sensibility and versatile design skills Strong production, technical, and research skills General knowledge of construction Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Familiarity with architectural and interior details Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines Ability to be a self-starter and proactive PAY TRANSPARENCY The salary for this position is $28.00 hourly. You must be authorized to work in the United States. Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Short-term and long-term disability insurance Flexible spending accounts Employee assistance program Paid vacation Paid sick time Retirement savings plan with company match Generous employee discount We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr