Designer (2–6 Years Experience)
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Full-Time Position
MONTALBA ARCHITECTS is hiring.
We’re looking for a talented and driven individual with 2 to 6 years of full-time experience in an architectural office to join our Los Angeles team as a Designer. In this role, you’ll contribute to projects from conceptual design through construction documentation.
Who We Are
Montalba Architects is a multidisciplinary practice with studios in Los Angeles, Lausanne, and New York. For over 20 years, we’ve cultivated a reputation for thoughtful, refined architecture rooted in collaboration and design excellence.
Our team is made up of ambitious, proactive designers who thrive on shared knowledge and leadership support. We believe:
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Every task, big or small, deserves excellence.
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A rigorous, iterative design process leads to strong outcomes.
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Clear, consistent communication — both internally and externally — is essential for success.
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A positive attitude and flexible mindset turn challenges into opportunities.
Who You Are
You value design as a craft and process. You’re motivated, self-directed, and eager to grow — both as an individual and within a collaborative team environment. You’re curious, communicative, and thrive in a creative setting.
We’d love to hear your perspective:
What qualities do you believe lead to the success of a project and team?
What We’re Looking For
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B.Arch or M.Arch degree
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2–6 years of professional experience in an architectural office
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A thoughtful and iterative approach to design
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Strong experience producing clear, coordinated drawing sets for Design Development and Construction Documents — including complex detailing and consultant coordination
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Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite (Revit experience a plus)
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Ability to build organized, detailed 3D models (Enscape rendering experience a plus)
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Strong rendering skills for both internal development and client presentations
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Experience preparing compelling design packages and presentation materials
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Project management experience is a plus
How to Apply
Please send the following to [email protected] with “Designer” in the subject line:
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Cover letter
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Resume
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Portfolio (10MB max) clearly showing your role and contributions in each project
This is a full-time salaried position with a competitive compensation and benefits package. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. No phone calls, please.
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