Senior Designer – Project Architect

Rapt Studio

Senior Designer responsible for technical execution of complex architectural projects at Rapt design studio. Leading project teams and ensuring high-quality design and documentation throughout project phases.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Senior Designers (Project Architects) play a key role in leading the technical execution and delivery of complex projects across all phases of work.
Working closely with Creative Directors, Design Directors, consultants, and internal teams, they help ensure projects are thoughtfully coordinated, well-documented, and executed at a high level from concept through construction administration.
This role requires strong experience with project leadership, consultant coordination, detailing, documentation, permitting, and construction administration.
We’re looking for someone who can confidently manage complex project streams, support and lead teams, and maintain both design intent and technical quality throughout the life of a project.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree in Architecture
12+ years of experience working in an architecture or design studio
Experience and proficiency with integrated BIM process generally, and in particular Revit.
Demonstrated excellence in streamlined project execution and delivery, particularly with complex, and at times multiple, drawing sets.
Proven ability to handle complex jurisdictional processes with multiple streams. Knowledge of local codes and processes.
Extensive experience dealing with complex code issues, and code interpretation.
A passion for, and skill in, handling architectural detailing and material junctions, with the ability to carry detailing through from concept to execution collaboratively within a project team.
Experience with reviewing and executing both architect/owner contracts, consultant contracts and construction contracts, and experience with multiple construction procurement methods.
The ability to create and maintain detailed design-stage schedules, for interface with clients, GC consultants and the internal team, and be able to review complex construction schedule gantt charts and provide detailed feedback.
The ability to (run an RFP process for pre-construction,) and subsequently manage the pre-construction process and review construction schedules, budgets, procurement methods, as needed.
Extensive experience with Contract Administration and the ability to handle complex CA streams and lead a team through this process.
Extensive experience leading the coordination process with multiple sub-consultants.
Extensive experience with running internal project teams, creating workplans and delegating.
Extensive experience with compiling and reviewing 3-part specification books, and outline specifications.
Experience with commercial projects, including ground-up construction, core and shell repositioning, and creative workplace.
Experience mentoring design staff and an interest in their growth and development
State licensure or pursuance of state licensure a plus
LEED accreditation a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous options for medical, dental, vision insurance
Location flexibility and unlimited paid time off (PTO)
Tax-deferred savings through FSA, parking and transit allocations
401K with employer contribution
Complimentary One Medical memberships
New hire referral bonus
Phone stipend

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Hard Skills & Tools

BIMRevitproject executionconstruction administrationarchitectural detailingcontract administrationspecification writingcode interpretationproject schedulingRFP process

Soft Skills

project leadershipteam managementconsultant coordinationcommunicationmentoringcollaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skillsclient interface

Certifications

Master’s Degree in ArchitectureState licensureLEED accreditation