Studio Lead - PLA

POSITION OVERVIEW

The ideal candidate brings strong design thinking, technical expertise, project leadership, and the ability to organize production across multiple projects simultaneously. This role supports projects such as parks, amenity centers, civic and recreational facilities, mixed-use developments, outdoor hospitality settings, boutique lodging, trailheads, community gathering spaces, and downtown plazas.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Licensed Architect required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience leading architectural project development from concept through construction documentation and administration.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to organize production across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to translate conceptual design ideas into buildable, code-compliant solutions.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, including civil engineering, landscape architecture, and planning.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to serve as the primary architectural contact for clients, consultants, and internal teams.
• Organized, adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable contributing across design, documentation, coordination, and client engagement.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, materials, and detailing.

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE

• Experience with parks, amenity centers, civic and recreational facilities, mixed-use developments, outdoor hospitality, boutique lodging, trailheads, community gathering spaces, or downtown plaza/public space projects.
• A design-forward mindset with the ability to help shape memorable, functional, and experience-driven environments.
• Experience working across architecture, landscape architecture, and planning to deliver cohesive, high-quality places.
• Strong client relationship skills and the ability to support long-term client partnerships.
• Comfort wearing multiple hats in a growing design team environment.

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.