Senior Architect/Project Manager

About LUNO Design Studio

At 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. We would love to meet you.

Position Overview

The Designer will work closely with the Architecture Principal and Interiors Principal to develop and execute high-end residential projects from early conceptual design through construction administration.

This role requires a balance of strong design intuition, technical rigor, consultant coordination, and client communication.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing complex projects while maintaining a clear and cohesive design vision.

Requirements

• Professional degree in Architecture (Bachelor’s and/or Master’s)
• 6+ years of experience in working documentation and project management for high-end single-family residential projects at a U.S.-based or equivalent architectural firm
• Strong design sensibility with the ability to develop planning and architectural concepts from schematic design through construction documentation
• Extensive knowledge of materials, furnishings, detailing, and construction methods related to luxury residential architecture and interiors
• Extensive knowledge of building systems, zoning regulations, and local building codes
• Experience with projects in the City of Los Angeles, Malibu, Santa Monica, and/or Beverly Hills strongly preferred
• Advanced experience coordinating structural, civil, MEP, landscape, and other consultants
• Proven ability to manage projects through permitting, plan check, and construction administration
• Experience preparing and coordinating permit and construction documentation packages
• Strong understanding of construction administration processes, including RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and site coordination
• Advanced Revit proficiency required
• Advanced Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office Suite skills
• Strong graphic, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation and client-facing communication abilities
• Ability to mentor and guide junior designers and contribute to a collaborative studio culture
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and project priorities

Responsibilities

Design Leadership & Project Development

• In collaboration with the Architecture Principal and Interiors Principal, develop the overall design direction for projects
• Participate in office-wide design charrettes, conceptual studies, and pinups
• Translate conceptual sketches and loose design direction into cohesive architectural solutions and presentation materials
• Develop floor plans, site plans, elevations, renderings, and design packages for client presentations
• Maintain design intent throughout schematic design, design development, and construction documentation phases
• Coordinate conceptual and exterior rendering packages with visualization teams

Project Management & Consultant Coordination

• Maintain project schedules, milestone deliverables, and internal deadlines
• Coordinate engineers, consultants, and external resources through all phases of design and construction
• Manage consultant deliverables and integrate consultant drawings into architectural documentation
• Lead communication with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle
• Produce written team correspondence and maintain project documentation per LUNO Design Studio standards

Technical Documentation

• Produce complete, coordinated, and highly detailed permit and construction drawing sets with minimal oversight
• Develop technical drawing packages for LADBS, City of Santa Monica, City of Malibu, and/or City of Beverly Hills
• Coordinate code compliance and jurisdictional requirements throughout project development
• Develop project-specific details, wall sections, schedules, and specifications
• Ensure all drawings align with LUNO graphic and technical standards

Construction Administration

• Manage construction administration efforts including RFIs, ASIs/SKs, submittals, shop drawings, and site visits
• Coordinate with contractors and consultants to resolve field conditions and maintain design integrity during construction
• Review shop drawings and construction submittals for compliance with design intent
• Support clients through construction and final project delivery

Team Leadership

• Assign tasks, oversee work, and provide feedback to staff assigned to projects
• Mentor junior designers in technical development, design process, and project coordination
• Foster a collaborative and design-focused studio environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) + employer matching
• Flexible Time Off vacation policy
• Health Care Plan
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership within an emerging design studio

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person