Designer, Placemaking

Position Summary:

We are looking for applicants who are confident decision-makers, visual thinkers, good team players, communicative, flexible, and aligned with the mission and values of RDC. This is a full-time position based in our Long Beach office, with the option for flexible/hybrid work.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Produce design and design development drawings, documents and exhibits

• Understand and use current company CAD standards and procedures in the production of design and design development drawings and exhibits

• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of coordination processes between architect and client, governmental agency, tenant, and consultant

• Assist with site planning, site layout, and site criteria conformance as directed by supervisor

• Assist with researching and collecting information as directed by supervisor

• Assist with the in-house coordination of architect, tenant and consultant drawings

• Prepare and implement corrections and changes as directed by supervisor

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture

• 2+ years of professional experience in urban design/planning with a focus on site planning and architecture

• Advanced knowledge of urban design plans, architectural typologies, planning and zoning frameworks, creating drawings and graphic presentations and writing reports

• An advanced understanding of architectural design and site planning

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop) required, as well as their application in developing and presenting design documents

• Maintain understanding of current industry developments and design and planning trends

• Effective English communication skills, conversational and written, for ongoing project collaboration and documentation