Architectural Designer

Architectural Designer (5-7 Years Experience)

Location: Irvine, CA or Sacramento, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Join a growing architecture and planning firm recognized for delivering innovative, technically sophisticated design solutions across public, institutional, healthcare, education, military, and commercial sectors. With a reputation for collaborative project delivery and long-term client relationships, the firm specializes in creating functional, sustainable, and thoughtfully designed environments that serve communities throughout California and beyond.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Architectural Designer to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects while working alongside experienced architects, engineers, and design professionals. The ideal candidate is highly proficient in Revit, possesses strong construction document experience, and thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Position Summary

We are seeking an Architectural Designer with 5-7 years of professional experience to provide immediate project production support as newly awarded work begins. This individual will work under the guidance of licensed architects and senior project professionals, supporting projects through design development, construction documentation, multidisciplinary coordination, and construction administration activities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing architectural models and drawing packages, coordinating with project teams, and supporting projects throughout various phases of design and construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain architectural models and drawing sets utilizing Revit.
• Support project planning, programming, design development, and construction documentation efforts.
• Prepare detailed architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Gather and organize design requirements, project information, budgets, and specifications.
• Participate in multidisciplinary coordination meetings and design reviews.
• Assist with site investigations, field documentation, and existing conditions assessments.
• Review shop drawings and support change order documentation.
• Create renderings, presentation materials, and graphic exhibits as needed.
• Support construction administration activities during project execution.
• Ensure compliance with project standards, building codes, and client requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture, Interior Architecture, or a related accredited program.
• 5-7 years of architectural design and production experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit with extensive construction document production experience.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Experience coordinating architectural work with multiple disciplines.
• Strong understanding of design development and construction documentation processes.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work from either the Irvine or Sacramento office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with BIM 360 and Autodesk collaboration platforms.
• Interior architecture or commercial interior design experience.
• Proficiency in Photoshop and architectural rendering software.
• Experience supporting construction administration activities.
• Familiarity with federal, military, or Department of Defense projects.
• Experience with institutional, educational, healthcare, laboratory, or industrial facilities.

Preferred Project Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following project types are highly encouraged to apply:

• Federal Government Facilities
• Military / Department of Defense Projects
• Public Sector Buildings
• Schools and Universities
• Laboratories and Research Facilities
• Healthcare and Radiology Facilities
• Institutional Buildings
• Industrial Facilities and Shops
• Aircraft Hangars
• Office Buildings
• Childcare Centers

Technical Skills

• Revit
• AutoCAD
• BIM 360
• Construction Documentation
• Design Development
• Architectural Drawings
• Construction Drawings
• Multidisciplinary Coordination
• Construction Administration
• Rendering & Visualization
• Photoshop
• Shop Drawing Review
• Change Order Documentation
• Field Investigation and Documentation

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on impactful public, institutional, healthcare, and federal projects.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to diverse project types and complex design challenges.
• Professional growth alongside experienced architects and design leaders.
• Stable pipeline of exciting architectural projects throughout California.

If you are a detail-oriented Architectural Designer with strong Revit expertise and a passion for delivering high-quality design solutions, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team dedicated to creating meaningful spaces that serve communities for generations to come.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irvine, CA.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $57.69/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a hybrid position in Irvine, CA.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

About Actalent: Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.