Designer I

HMC Architects • Full-time • Los Angeles, CA, US • 1w ago

Who We Are

HMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm with a desire to make a difference in our communities. As a purpose-driven firm 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.

Why Join HMC

As an employee owned company you become an owner after one year—receiving company-provided shares at no cost and building long-term financial growth as the firm succeeds. We also give back through our volunteerism with our Designing Futures Foundation, which advances sustainable and regenerative design and supports the next generation of innovators. In addition to this, we also support our team through:

Culture: We put people over profits, giving them the flexibility to manage their work and life. We believe in fairness, equality in opportunity, and rewarding those who perform.
Wellness: company paid wellness courses, on-site gyms (at select locations), access to financial advisors and discounts to wellness platforms, gyms and more.
Professional Development: LinkedIn learning access, business development training, supportive mentorship, company-paid ARE study materials, exam fees, and licensure completion bonuses.
Comprehensive Comp and Benefits: Base+Bonus+Equity+401k, including student loan repayments, wellness programs, full medical, dental, vision, time off and holidays above industry standard.

Summary

The Designer supports the architectural design team through all phases of a project, from concept through construction administration. This role assists with design development, Revit modeling, construction documentation, and presentation materials while ensuring design intent, quality, and adherence to accessibility codes and office standards.

This position is located in our Los Angeles, CA office. The position requires 3 days in the office and the ability to work from home Mondays and Fridays.

Responsibilities

Assist in project design documentation using Revit, including 3D modeling and material research
Prepare and organize working drawings and basic “block-out” drawings (site plans, floor plans, elevations)
Support design development and construction documents across all project phases
Help produce marketing and interview presentation materials
Assist with plan check processes and apply accessibility codes to drawings
Support construction administration, including submittal and shop drawing reviews and RFIs
Incorporate red-line markups from supervisors accurately and thoroughly
Estimate hours for assigned tasks and complete work within agreed budgets
Participate in design charrettes, professional activities, and other assigned duties

Requirements

Architectural degree from an accredited university
Minimum 1 year of architectural design experience preferred
Proficiency in Revit, including advanced editing, drawing setup, and file management
Understanding of construction documents, drawing organization, and architectural terminology
Familiarity with CAD/Revit fundamentals such as layers, plotting, dimensions, viewports, and file maintenance
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and work independently
Professional, respectful demeanor with clients, consultants, and team members
Motivation to learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities

The hourly range for this position is $23.56 – $32.06/hour ($49,006 - $66,698).

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.

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