LUNO Design StudioAt LUNO Design Studio, we believe great design is a response. A response to dreams and desires. To emotions and ideas. Great design is a response to the balance between form and function, the infinity of imagination, and the limitations of the environment. To be responsive is to be agile and adapt. Responsiveness begins with listening and succeeds by working together to create something new.
Collaboration is at the core of LUNO Design Studio. Every step of our process begins with a conversation. Our designs are the result of the relationship that forms. We find strength in duality. The interplay of interior and exterior spaces. The mixing of modern and classical. The process of resolving two halves as a whole. LUNO itself is the harmony that arises from our co-founders opposing views. Contrasting palettes and sensibilities that combine to form something holistic. Our signature.
As an emerging firm that specializes in high-end single-family residential projects, our ideal candidate is not bound by a single style. You are a student of architectural history, sourcing inspiration from Los Angeles’s past and fantasies of Hollywood. You create sustainably with the intention to last. Your portfolio is varied with a bold vision to enhance our city. You see our clients as patrons and are motivated by purpose rather than looking to fit in. You understand that design is a response and value collaboration.
If you resonate with the above, please consider working with our team of professional architects and interior designers. A list of requirements, responsibilities, and benefits is below. If you have any questions about the position, please reach out to hello@lunodesignstudio.com. We would love to meet you.
Requirements:
- Professional degree (Bachelors and/or Masters in Architecture)
- 6+ years minimum of working documentation and project management experience on high-end single-family residential projects in a U.S.-based or equivalent architectural firm.
- Extensive knowledge of materials, furnishings, and construction methods related to the interior architecture of high-end single-family residences
- Extensive knowledge of building systems and local building codes and regulations. Specific experience related to single-family residences in the City of Los Angeles, Malibu, Santa Monica, and/or Beverly Hills is a plus.
- Extensive experience coordinating engineers (structural, civil, MEP, etc.) with architectural documents
- Proven ability to write and negotiate contracts for services, consultants, and contractors
- Proven ability to solve contract and administration issues within the established design context
- Extensive experience managing projects through Construction Administration
- Advanced Revit Skills
- Advanced MS Office Suite skills
- Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced presentation and graphic communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
- Experience and desire to teach and mentor junior designers
Responsibilities:
- In collaboration with the Architecture Principal and Interiors Principal, develops the overall design for a project.
- Participate in whole office design charettes and conceptual pinups
- Maintains project schedule and milestone deliverable timelines
- Develop detailed design packages and technical drawings for LADBS, City of Santa Monica, City of Malibu, and/or City of Beverly Hills
- Coordinate with contractors and engineers through all phases of design development and construction.
- Produce written team correspondence and manage project documents per LUNO Design Studio standards.
- Manage overall client relationships from the initial assessment of client needs through design concept presentations and final delivery of the project. Presents and gains approval of concepts to the client
- Produce complete, fully coordinated, and detailed construction documents with minimal oversight.
- Manage projects to completion, including work performed by internal and external resources.
- Assign tasks, oversee work, provide feedback to staff assigned to projects, and mentor junior staff’s technical and design development.
- Manage Construction Administration, including submittal review and processing of shop drawings, site visits, and response to RFIs
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Compensation and Benefits:
- 401(k) + Matching
- Flexible Time Off Vacation policy
- Health Care Plan
Please send your cover letter and resume to Hello@lunodesignstudio.com with the subject “Your Name | Architecture Studio Designer”
