Architectural Designer Job Captain, Retail

When it comes to design beauty and function are important. But when you join Little you become part of a national team that uncovers design opportunities and crafts design solutions that go well beyond that. Youll elevate client performance in meaningful ways. Youll give back to our planet by thoughtfully implementing sustainable and regenerative design practices. Youll create places that allow our communities to thrive. Ultimately you will create a better future.

Little nationally recognized as a Best Firm to Work For and one of the nations most progressive design firms is seeking an Architectural Designer / Job Captain with a positive collaborative work style for our Retail Studio in our Newport Beach CA Office.

Responsibilities include:

• Interfacing with an expanding major retailer with a multi-state footprint.
• Design and construction document development for execution of retail projects.
• Attending site surveys and presenting projects to clients.
• Overall team management to ensure and complete project assignments and reviews.

Ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications and characteristics:

• Bachelors degree in architecture; Architectural registration (or on track) is strongly preferred.
• 5 years of post-graduate professional experience.
• Experience in Retail projects required.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills and highly organized.
• Proficient Revit skills required; AutoCAD knowledge and experience a bonus; Photoshop InDesign or additional graphic skills preferred.
• The ideal candidate is comfortable and adept at working on multiple fast paced projects.
• Candidate will be a solid self-starter creative thinker and independent problem solver.
• Self-motivated candidates demonstrating a proactive work ethic are ideal.
• A commitment to sustainability as a responsible business practice and approach to design.

***Anticipated salary range for this position: $78000 - $98000; based on experience level.

Why Little:

Little is a place where youll surround yourself with colleagues who have different areas of expertise are from different cultures and generations and embody different talents experiences and fact if you ask our employees what keeps them excited about coming to work each day youll hear that its the people. Its also our culture and the chance to be part of creating a better future through our work. We embrace a culture of teaching and learning through cross mentoring that spans generations disciplines talents and interests and we strive to give each person exposure to the widest possible array of experiences. We care intensely about our clients and each other and we do our best to spark a spirit of creativity and excitement in everyone around us.

Its the spirit of discovery that often brings people to the West Coast. And its that spirit along with a passion for great design that unites our Newport Beach office. Our only location to be adorned with a 1957 Camper (fully restored and renovated by employees) this wildly creative workspace inspires staff and clients to use their imaginations and rethink whats possible. Outside of the office you can often find this team supporting their community and building a culture of giving. Curious what its like to work in Littles Orange County CA office Heres a Peek Inside Little-Newport Beach: Want to hear more Life at Little: Our Core Values on Vimeo

To be considered for this opportunity please submit your letter of interest resume and portfolio for review.

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Required Experience:

Manager