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Position Location

This position is eligible for hybrid (office/remote) working arrangement and flexible working hours. This position is located in Los Angeles, California.

Who We Are

HMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm with an inherent desire to make a difference in our communities. As a purpose-driven brand based on values, our mission to design for good drives everything we do. And our ownership culture creates alignment and increased commitment to that mission, keeping us on track to being successful.

What We Do

Founded with the purpose of anticipating community needs, HMC aims to create designs that have a positive impact, now and into the future. We focus primarily on opportunities to have the most direct contribution to communities–through healthcare, education, and civic spaces.

Job Summary

We are looking for a passionate, energetic, and creative Designer. The Designer will assist in the design and development of projects, will produce design presentation material, and will assist in the production and documentation of construction documents.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Architectural degree from an accredited university.

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience in architectural design desired.

Communication and Collaboration

• Listen and communicate effectively and professionally.
• Ask questions about assignments when unclear.
• Has working knowledge and understanding for use of HMC equipment and software.

Supervision and Delegation

• Ability to professionally communicate both, verbally and in writing, to give assignments to office support staff consultants and vendors.
• Ability to delegate assignments to support staff and always be respectful.

Documentation

• Be proficient with HMC’s documentation and office practice systems.
• Ability to correspond effectively with consultants for Revit files and minor directives.

Business Development

• Attend professional activities outside of office.
• Always be professional and respectful in interactions with clients and consultants.
• Assist in development of project marketing interview materials.

Management

• Demonstrate motivation in seeking new responsibilities and challenges.
• Set goals, prioritize, and plan work activities for self-management and use time efficiently.
• Finish task within agreed-upon hours for the task.

Design

• Proficient in the documentation of project design in Revit such as three-dimensional modeling, physical models, and product or material research.
• Participate in office design charettes.
• May participate in the development of design.
• Support design team and ensure that the design intent is followed through all phases.

Technical

• Demonstrate proficiency in applications and multimedia software.
• Understand the organization of the contract documents.
• Assist in organization and generation of working drawings.
• Demonstrate Revit competency of basic commands/drawing setup/layering/dimensions/plotting on HMC Revit Platform.
• Prepare basic "block out" drawings with accuracy and thoroughness, (site plans, floor plans, exterior elevations, interior elevations) from design sketches, and pickup "red marks" prepared by supervisor.
• Ability to apply accessibility code to basic drawings.

The hourly range for this position is $23.56 - $32.06

The actual offered salary for this position will vary depending on multiple factors including the candidate’s qualification, education, position knowledge, work experience, skills, ability, work location, and internal incumbent compensation for similar roles. We do not anticipate individuals hired into this position will start at or near the top half of the range listed; the decision will be based on each individual case. The salary range listed above does not include other compensation elements such as discretionary bonus opportunities, employee stock ownership grants, paid time off, medical insurance, and other wage and benefit opportunities.