Senior Architectural Designer

Our client, a Nationally recognized Orange County architecture firm, is seeking a Senior Designer to join its Multifamily & Mixed-Use studio. This role focuses on design leadership, conceptual development, and design excellence across a diverse portfolio of high-density residential and mixed-use projects. The ideal candidate brings creative vision, strong technical skills, and thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. NOTE Fully Onsite in Central Orange County Hybrid or Remote work is not available 10+ years of professional experience required — no recent graduates Visa sponsorship is not available WHY JOIN OUR CLIENT’S TEAM Large, award-winning firm with high-profile national projects Competitive compensation Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and supplemental insurance Company-paid basic life and long-term disability Most medical plans fully paid for employee-only coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time Ongoing education and licensure support Retirement plan, HSA, and FSA options YOUR IMPACT As a Senior Designer, you will: Lead architectural design efforts for multifamily and mixed-use projects, from concept through design development Establish and communicate strong design narratives that align with client goals, zoning constraints, and market context Collaborate with Project Managers and technical teams to ensure design intent is carried through documentation Produce and oversee high-quality plans, elevations, sections, diagrams, and renderings Develop presentation materials for internal reviews, entitlement meetings, and client presentations Mentor and guide junior designers, supporting professional growth and design consistency Contribute to studio design standards and best practices WHAT YOU BRING Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or related field 10+ years of professional architectural design experience Demonstrated experience in Multifamily and Mixed-Use projects (strongly preferred) Familiarity with Southern California zoning, codes, and residential design trends Strong conceptual, graphic, and spatial design skills Ability to balance creativity with technical and regulatory constraints Proficiency in Revit, CAD, InDesign, Enscape, D5 Render , and others Clear communication skills and the ability to lead design discussions Architectural licensure preferred but not required #J-18808-Ljbffr