Designer at PBK Architects – Los Angeles, California
About This Position
Posted Yesterday
R101623
The Designer is responsible for producing high‑quality design deliverables, including detailed construction documents. This role supports all phases of the project lifecycle—Pre‑Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.
The Designer will collaborate closely with the Director, Principal, or Associate Principal, ensuring that assigned tasks and deliverables meet project schedules, budget expectations, and PBK’s standards for design excellence and client service.
Your Impact:
- Develop innovative concepts and fresh design ideas that align with client requirements.
- Participate in—and when needed, lead—design charrettes with clients and PBK team members.
- Create initial design concepts and guide their development through all phases of the design process.
- Prepare concept design, schematic design, and design development packages.
- Effectively present ideas and design solutions to clients and internal PBK teams.
- Collaborate closely with Design Leadership to determine project format, drawing responsibilities, deliverables, and schedules.
- Serve as a bridge between the conceptual design vision and its architectural execution.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of interior finishes, materials, and current design trends.
- Supervise and mentor teams of Architectural Designers assigned to project teams.
- Hold both the team and individual contributors accountable for meeting commitments and project expectations.
Here's What You'll Need:
- 5–10 years of design experience required; experience in K–12, Higher Education, or large-scale Commercial projects preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required.
- LEED accreditation strongly preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Photoshop, SketchUp, InDesign, Lumion, and AutoCAD required; Revit proficiency is a plus.
- Hand sketching skills preferred.
- Strong commitment to exceptional client service.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and adjust to shifting deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership, external clients, and vendors.
- Highly self‑motivated and dedicated to producing quality work.
- Thrives in a collaborative design team environment and works well with senior management.
- Possesses outstanding interpersonal skills.
The actual offered base salary for California locations will vary depending on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, skills, job-related knowledge, work location, and internal equity. We would not anticipate that the individual hired into this role will be at or near the top half of the range provided, but the decision will be dependent on the factors of each individual case. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation in the form of discretionary bonuses in addition to base salary and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. The salary range for this position is below.
$59,977.00 - $89,966.00PBK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants can be considered for an opportunity without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, criminal history, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all phases of employment in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
At PBK, the most accomplished and passionate architects, engineers, and thought leaders are working together to shape the future. We encourage our team to adopt an entrepreneurial approach to professional growth; there are no limits to what one can do or become at PBK. Our culture empowers our people to explore their interests, try new things, and create their own path to success – however they may define it.
We recognize the value of work-life balance and believe in rewarding our employees’ hard work. We offer alternative work scheduling to allow employees greater flexibility, monthly happy hours and regular team outings, additional time off between Christmas and New Year’s, an Employee Assistance Program that supports each individual’s needs, and so much more!
- Additional PTO between Christmas and New Years
- Your birthday off
- Community involvement through recreation & service
- Hybrid schedule & remote work options
- Flexible "dress for your day" policy
- Paid parental leave for birth or adoption
- Firm covers employee healthcare premiums
- 401(k) program
- Costco / Sam's Club membership
- $4,000 license bonus
- Dynamic company with quick advancement
- Online professional licensure exam prep library
- Opportunities to work on a variety of project types
- Weekly continuing education lunch & learn sessions