Architect
BA Collective is searching for thoughtful and enthusiastic individuals to join our team in Santa Monica. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of an award-winning company that is forward-focused and values hard work, our employees, and the process of experimentation and research. We are equally committed to diversity, mutual respect, collegiality, and the professional development of our staff.
Experience and skill level may range from an entry level designer (2-4 years) to intermediate level Architect (5-8 years’ experience) to participate in all phases of design through construction on several residential projects. We are offering consultancy positions but are willing to consider full-time opportunities on a case-by-case basis.
Responsibilities:
- Design, coordination, client meetings, permitting, answering RFIs, presentations, site visits, full-scale mockups, etc.
- Working closely and clearly communicating with the team. BA team members have a great deal of autonomy in their work but will need to stay closely connected to the team.
- Contributing to a creative and friendly office environment.
Qualifications Needed:
- A professional degree in Architecture from an accredited institution
- Self-starter and capable of multi-tasking
- A penchant for follow-through
- Strong organizational skills with excellent time management abilities
- Experience leading the Contract Administration phase
- Ability to work with a variety of personalities
- Strong proficiency in complex computer modeling in a variety of programs
- Some rendering and presentation skills
- Proficiency in Autodesk Revit
- Experience coordinating engineering disciplines and consultants
Additional Qualifications for 5–8-year Candidates
- Ability to generate technical details of conventional and unconventional assemblies
- Ability to generate technical details of conventional and unconventional assemblies
- Experience obtaining agency approvals
- Experience communicating with contractors
We offer commensurate pay based on experience and exceptional benefits. Consultant compensation will be discussed during the interview process. For an entry level designer, the full time pay may range from $60,000 to $70,000 and the full time pay for an intermediate level architect may range from $75,000 to $90,000.
BA Collective is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and we give space for everyone to add to our collective culture. As such, all applicants for employment are recruited, hired, and assigned on the basis of merit without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Instructions for applying – please read carefully.
If you fit the above description and are looking for an exciting place to apply your talents, please submit your resume, cover letter and work samples shall be compiled in a single PDF (8mb max.) and emailed to employment@bacollective.com.
- If available, please include samples of presentation, construction, fabrication, specification documents you were in direct control of creating.
- No telephone calls or walk-ins please.