Senior Architect / Project Architect

JAAX Employer

Los Angeles, CA, USLocation:

Thu, Mar 26 '26Posted On

$120,000 - $140,000 annually Pay:

JAAX is a design-driven architecture studio based in downtown Los Angeles. Our work spans cultural, civic, commercial, hospitality, and residential projects across the U.S. and internationally. We approach architecture through rigorous design thinking, technical clarity, and a strong sense of narrative and craft.

Our studio culture prioritizes precision, accountability, and disciplined execution. We place equal weight on design intent and constructability.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Architect / Project Architect to take a leading technical and organizational role within the studio. This position is intended for someone who has direct experience delivering complex projects in Los Angeles or Southern California, and can operate with a high degree of autonomy.

The ideal candidate is not only experienced, but reliable under pressure. You should be able to lead documentation, manage teams, coordinate consultants, and navigate permitting processes without constant oversight.

This role functions as a technical anchor for project teams.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of complex architectural projects from design development through construction documentation and construction administration.Direct and mentor project teams by providing clear instructions, redlines, and sketch details for others to execute in Revit.Develop, detail, and coordinate architectural systems for Type I buildings, including structure, envelope, life-safety, vertical circulation, and MEP integration.Oversee drawing quality, coordination, and consistency across large and multi-consultant drawing sets.Coordinate closely with structural, MEP, civil, façade, and specialty consultants.Manage and support permit submittals and agency reviews with Los Angeles–area AHJs and jurisdictions across Southern California.Review RFIs, submittals, and construction issues, ensuring alignment with design intent, code requirements, and constructability.Contribute to internal standards, detailing approaches, and technical workflows within the office.

Qualifications

Professional degree in architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch)8+ years of professional experience, with demonstrated project leadershipProven experience delivering Type I construction projectsExperience with multifamily, mixed-use, or large-scale residential projectsStrong working knowledge of California Building Code and local permitting processesDirect experience working with Los Angeles and Southern California jurisdictionsAdvanced proficiency in Revit, including managing large and complex drawing setsStrong detailing ability, with the capacity to communicate ideas clearly through sketches and drawingsExperience coordinating full consultant teams and resolving complex technical issuesAbility to manage staff and projects without requiring constant directionClear, direct communication and decision-making ability

Preferred

Licensed Architect (or actively pursuing licensure)Experience as Architect of Record (AOR) on projects in CaliforniaFamiliarity with fast-track delivery and developer-driven projectsKorean language skills are a plus, but not required

This Role Is Best Suited For Someone Who

Can own the technical delivery of a project, not just contribute to itIs comfortable leading teams and making decisionsUnderstands that clear documentation reduces construction riskCan operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, CV, and a concise work sample (PDF, max 10MB) to [email protected].

Please include “LA – Senior Architect – Your Name” in the subject line.

No phone calls or office visits, please.