Residential Design Project Manager

Studio Yona is a residential design studio in Culver City working on custom homes, ADUs, additions, and remodels throughout Los Angeles. We are seeking a Residential Design Project Manager with strong design sensibility and a proven ability to independently manage multiple active projects. This is a full-time, in-studio role working directly with the principal. Responsibilities Manage multiple residential projects at different stages, balancing deadlines, team workloads, and client expectations. Develop residential layouts, massing, material palettes, and details in collaboration with the principal. Set priorities, assign tasks, track schedules and project hours in Monday.com, and flag scope changes early. Guide designers, provide clear redlines, and review drawing sets for accuracy, completeness, and consultant coordination. Coordinate structural, civil, MEP, and energy consultants; resolve drawing conflicts; and communicate with clients, contractors, and city agencies. Prepare Planning and Building & Safety submission packages, track agency clearances, and manage plan-check responses and resubmittals through permit approval. Qualifications 5+ years of residential architecture experience, including independently managing multiple active projects. Portfolio demonstrating strong design sensibility, space planning, proportion, materials, and detailing. Working knowledge of Los Angeles-area zoning and building requirements, with hands-on Planning and Building & Safety submission experience. Proficiency in Archicad, Rhino, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Experience coordinating consultants and integrating their work into architectural drawing sets. Strong construction-documentation skills, with experience directing designers and reviewing drawing quality. Clear communication, sound prioritization, and consistent follow-through. Additional experience in high-end residential work, D5 or Enscape, and improving BIM or AI-assisted workflows is a plus. Architectural licensure is welcomed but not required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Studio Yona