Architectural Associate Designer

GFT. • Los Angeles, CA

6d • $65,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is looking for a talented Associate Architectural Designer to thrive within our Architecture West Area practice! This is a hybrid position, and the selected candidate will work an average of three days per week in the Seattle, Berkeley, Los Angeles, or Phoenix office.
At GFT, our architecture team leads with innovation, crafting inspiring, sustainable, and visually compelling designs built to endure. Working closely with a multidisciplinary network of industry specialists and our in-house engineering teams, our architects harness advanced technologies and creative thinking to deliver exceptional projects that help shape and strengthen communities. Explore some of our signature architecture projects.
The Associate Designer develops technical solutions with supervision from a Project Architect or Designer. This position provides design support for a wide range of project types, including new developments, renovations, and tenant improvements, on projects that serve aviation, transit, civic, institutional, and federal government clients. The Associate Designer completes routine and well-defined assignments in collaboration with the project team, applying established design techniques, procedures, and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• Ability to be on path for licensure as architect in the state of residence
• Prior internship or work experience in an architectural office
• Experience working in AutoCAD and Revit/Building Information Modeling (BIM) for design and technical documentation
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Good written and verbal communication, organization, and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with SketchUp, Enscape, or other 3D modeling software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares project documents including but not limited to plans, details, and initial set up work on projects.
• Gathers and records information such as product information and cut sheets to be used for cost estimating and specifications.
• Supports efforts for studies and reports and assists with preparation of technical reports or sections of reports.
• Assists with sheet set up on project drawings, drawing schedules, plans, elevations, sections, details, and specifications.
• Assists in reviewing and implementing redline markups on drawings and finalizing project work.
• Prepares 3D imaging using proprietary software for client and in-house presentations as directed by supervisor.
• Learns basic code evaluation procedure and information gathering requirements for review with supervisor.
• Individual is capable of working proficiently on their own with direction from supervisors.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in knowing when to ask questions, enabling efficient progress within project timelines while minimizing interruptions to supervisors and team workflows.
• Coordinates work with other team members through communication and supervision.
• Capable of following direction, project / office standards, and implementing constructive criticism to improve work product and development with supervision.
• Responsible for project work during construction assigned by supervisor including but not limited to submittal tasks, RFI’s, supplemental work including sketches, or submittal review process.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level