Architectural Masterminds: Montalba Architects Deliver Stunning Creations
Montalba Architects, a renowned multidisciplinary practice with studios in Los Angeles, Lausanne, and New York, is currently seeking a skilled Designer with 2 to 6 years of full-time experience to join their team in Los Angeles, California.
The ideal candidate should hold a B.Arch or M.Arch degree and possess a strong passion for design, viewing it as both a craft and a process. Montalba Architects is known for its thoughtful, refined architecture rooted in collaboration and design excellence, and the successful candidate will be expected to embody these values.
The Designer role is a full-time, salaried position offering a competitive compensation and benefits package. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to projects from conceptual design through construction documentation.
Key qualifications and skills required for the position include:
1. **Experience:** 2 to 6 years of full-time experience working in an architectural office is essential to be eligible for the Designer role at Montalba Architects.
2. **Role:** The position demands hands-on architectural design capability within a professional office environment.
In addition to these requirements, candidates should ideally possess the following skills:
- Proficiency in architectural design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite. - Strong conceptual and schematic design skills. - Ability to work on multi-disciplinary projects, including residential and community-oriented design. - Understanding of sustainable and resilient design principles, as Montalba Architects emphasize innovation in climate resilience and livability in California. - Effective communication and collaboration skills for working within a team that deals with complex architectural and environmental challenges.
Montalba Architects is known for projects that blend style with climate adaptability and community needs. Therefore, a successful Designer might also demonstrate sensitivity to site and environmental context, along with creative problem-solving skills.
The successful candidate will also have the ability to build organized, detailed 3D models, with Enscape rendering experience being a plus. They should also have experience preparing compelling design packages and presentation materials. Strong rendering skills for both internal development and client presentations are also required.
Project management experience is a plus, as is the ability to produce clear, coordinated drawing sets for Design Development and Construction Documents.
The application process requires a cover letter, resume, and portfolio (maximum file size of 10MB). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews (no phone calls, please).
Montalba Architects values excellence, a rigorous design process, clear communication, a positive attitude, and a flexible mindset. If you share these values and are looking to join a dynamic team of ambitious, proactive designers, Montalba Architects could be the perfect place for you.
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- The successful candidate should showcase a strong interest in architecture, as their role will involve contributing to home-and-garden and lifestyle-oriented projects focused on climate adaptability and community needs.
- As Montalba Architects is recognized for its unique approach to architecture and design, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a proficiency in various home-and-garden and lifestyle-focused software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Enscape.
