Project Architect

Full time, In-office

Tom Wiscombe Architecture (TWA) is an internationally recognized architecture practice known for its powerful massing, alluring graphic qualities, and tectonic inventiveness. We specialize in civic, entertainment, cultural, and high-end residential design, and we are known for our radical integration of ecological thinking and technology into our work.

Located in the American Cement Building at the edge of downtown Los Angeles, our office is a unique indoor-outdoor workplace with an engaging creative and intellectual environment.

We are seeking a Project Architect with a minimum of 8 years post-graduation experience, including prior experience as a PM or PA, in a design- and innovation-driven office for several iconic cultural buildings with international clients as well as a variety of other complex, form-driven projects. You bring:

Qualifications

International competition experience
Ambition, passion, and leadership qualities
Strong Rhino skills
Production experience in REVIT- at least 2 years of office experience is required.
Ability to draw and organize complex buildings in legible and thoughtful plans and sections
Ability to lead a team of technical designers and mentor younger architects
Ability to manage and coordinate external consultants and integrate requirements such as program, structure, circulation, envelope, and FLS into comprehensive building designs.
Willingness and ability to travel internationally for work
Preexisting authorization to work in the USA

Your role would be to collaborate directly with the Principal on some of the world's most audacious and intriguing projects and manage an energetic and talented design team. We highly value creativity, a good eye, a love of architecture, a desire for professional growth, and the ability to work well with others.

Starting salary commensurate with experience. We offer health, dental, and vision benefits, an IRA retirement savings plan with employer matching, paid time off, and paid sick leave.

TWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants for employment are recruited, hired, and assigned based on merit without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.

Please submit a Letter of Intent (indicating availability), Portfolio, and CV in a single PDF not to exceed 10Mb to jobs@tomwiscombe.com. In order to be considered for the position you must live locally or have plans to relocate, and you must be authorized to work in the USA.
No phone calls please; email only.

Intermediate Technical Designer / Job Captain

Full time, In-office

Tom Wiscombe Architecture (TWA) is an internationally recognized architecture practice known for powerful massing, alluring graphic qualities, tectonic inventiveness, and our radical integration of ecological thinking and technology in our work. We specialize in civic, entertainment, and cultural projects.

Located in the American Cement Building at the edge of downtown Los Angeles, our office is a unique indoor-outdoor workplace with an engaging creative and intellectual environment.

We are seeking several Intermediate Technical Designers/Job Captains with 5-8 years post-graduation professional experience, preferably in a design- and innovation-driven office, to work on several complex, iconic cultural projects with international clients. Your role will focus on document production and management, BIM standards, controls, and workflow, and building out the custom REVIT families and systems required for these projects in collaboration with technical detailers, project architects, consultants, and the design team. You will work directly with the Principal and senior design and technical staff to support the project documentation team and develop the resources needed to support the work of the office.

Qualifications

Professional degree in Architecture
5-8 years of office experience, post graduation
A minimum of 4 years Revit project experience
Knowledge of architectural design and the basics of architectural drawing set production and 3D coordination
Portfolio demonstrating work in Revit and Revit Family Editor
Demonstrated reliability, accuracy, and attention to detail
Attention to schedule, workflow, and critical-path project priorities
Expert level Rhino skills
Expert level Revit modeling skills including wall types, furniture, lighting, symbols, tags, etc.
Strong plain-language communication skills and ability to interface with consultants
Experience with ACC.
Pre-existing authorization to work in the USA

Salary commensurate with experience and skills. We offer health, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, paid sick leave, and an employee retirement savings plan with employer matching.

TWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants for employment are recruited, hired, and assigned based on merit without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.

Please submit a Letter of Intent (indicating availability), Portfolio, and CV in a single PDF not to exceed 10Mb to jobs@tomwiscombe.com. In order to be considered for the position you must live locally or have plans to relocate, and you must be authorized to work in the USA.

No phone calls please; email only.

Technical Architect

Full time, In-office

Tom Wiscombe Architecture (TWA) is an internationally recognized architecture practice known for powerful massing, alluring graphic qualities, tectonic inventiveness, and our radical integration of ecological thinking and technology in our work. We specialize in civic, entertainment, and cultural projects.

Located in the American Cement Building at the edge of downtown Los Angeles, our office is a unique indoor-outdoor workplace with an engaging creative and intellectual environment.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect for several complex, iconic cultural projects with international clients. Your role will focus on document production and management, BIM standards, controls, and workflow, and building out the custom REVIT families and systems required for these projects in collaboration with technical detailers, project architects, consultants, and the design team. You will work directly with the Principal and senior design and technical staff to support the project documentation team and develop the resources needed to support the work of the office.

Qualifications

Professional degree in Architecture
6-8 years of office experience, post graduation
A minimum of 5 years Revit project experience
Knowledge of architectural design and the basics of architectural drawing set production and 3D coordination
Portfolio demonstrating work in Revit and Revit Family Editor
Demonstrated reliability, accuracy, and attention to detail
Attention to schedule, workflow, and critical-path project priorities
Expert level Rhino skills
Expert level Revit modeling skills including wall types, furniture, lighting, symbols, tags, etc.
Strong plain-language communication skills and ability to interface with consultants
Experience with ACC
Pre-existing authorization to work in the USA

TWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants for employment are recruited, hired, and assigned based on merit without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.
Please submit a Letter of Intent (indicating availability), Portfolio, and CV in a single PDF not to exceed 10Mb to jobs@tomwiscombe.com. In order to be considered for the position you must live locally or have plans to relocate, and you must be authorized to work in the USA.
No phone calls please; email only.

Junior Designer

Full time, In-office

Tom Wiscombe Architecture (TWA) is an internationally recognized architecture practice known for its powerful massing, alluring graphic qualities, and tectonic inventiveness. We specialize in civic, entertainment, cultural, and residential design, and we are known for our radical integration of ecological thinking and technology in our work.

Located in the American Cement Building at the edge of downtown Los Angeles, our small office is a unique indoor-outdoor workplace with an engaging creative and intellectual environment.

We are seeking multiple entry-level designers who are motivated, passionate, and interested in contributing to our work. You will work directly with the Principal and Senior Designers on several large, iconic cultural projects with international clients. We highly value curiosity, enthusiasm, a commitment to professional growth, and the ability to work well with others.

Qualifications

Masters or B.Arch. Degree
Expert Rhino modeling skills (scripting not required)
Excellent Photoshop/ InDesign layout skills
Good graphic sensibility and careful craft
Fascination with 3D printing and model building
Preexisting authorization to work in the USA
Rendering skills a plus

TWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants for employment are recruited, hired, and assigned based on merit without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.

Please submit a Letter of Intent (indicating availability), Portfolio, and CV in a single PDF not to exceed 10Mb to jobs@tomwiscombe.com. In order to be considered for the position you must live locally or have plans to relocate, and you must be authorized to work in the USA.
No phone calls please; email only.

“Los Angeles is at a Crossroads” – The Architect’s Newspaper covers TWA

TWA covered by The Architect's Newspaper

Los Angeles / November 13 / 2019

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