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Jen Samson Design (JSD), a Laguna Beach-based interior design studio with projects spanning the U.S. and abroad, is seeking a skilled and proficient Architectural Designer & Draftsperson to join our team.
Location:
Laguna Beach
Employment type:
Full-time
Salary:
$50,000–$100,000
Responsibilities
Produce accurate and code-compliant AutoCAD drawings, including floor plans, elevations, section cuts, RCPs, and custom millwork details and custom shop drawings for bespoke JSD furniture.
Develop detailed interior design documents, drawing sets, and design packages for high-end residential projects.
Create photo‑realistic renderings and visualizations that clearly communicate design intent when necessary.
Translate design concepts into highly detailed technical drawings, ensuring all functionality and compliance is considered while preserving creative integrity.
Collaborate with the design and project management teams to ensure deliverables meet aesthetic and technical standards within project schedules and budgets.
Revise drawings based on redlines, client feedback, and ongoing project developments; communicate redlines when submitted from key partners.
Support coordination of finish plans, specifications, and material selections.
Review and annotate shop drawings to confirm alignment with design intent.
Participate in studio meetings and project site visits as needed.
Balance multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, detail, and consistency.
Qualifications
3+ years of professional experience in interior design or architectural drafting (luxury residential preferred).
Strong understanding of residential building code compliance, construction methods and interior architectural detailing.
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Revit.
Strong rendering skills with expertise in Adobe Photoshop and visualization software – renderings are required.
Familiarity with AI-based design tools is a plus.
Excellent organization, precision, and attention to detail.
Self‑motivated, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced design studio.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly interpret and convey design concepts.
Position is in‑studio in Laguna Beach.
About Jen Samson Design Jen Samson Design is a boutique luxury design firm based in Laguna Beach, CA. The studio offers a full range of creative services rooted in passionate and inspired design. Renowned for blending innovative concepts with timeless principles, our projects showcase an exceptional mix of modern and antique furnishings. The philosophy of JSD is to create beautiful and unexpected design that sparks intrigue and self‑expression.
As part of our studio, you’ll have the opportunity to work on exclusive luxury residential projects across the U.S. and internationally, be part of a highly creative and collaborative studio culture rooted in design excellence, and contribute to a forward‑thinking practice that embraces both traditional craftsmanship and innovative design.
Contact: George Rivera, Lead Designer – Apply.
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Location:
Laguna Beach
Employment type:
Full-time
Salary:
$50,000–$100,000
Responsibilities
Produce accurate and code-compliant AutoCAD drawings, including floor plans, elevations, section cuts, RCPs, and custom millwork details and custom shop drawings for bespoke JSD furniture.
Develop detailed interior design documents, drawing sets, and design packages for high-end residential projects.
Create photo‑realistic renderings and visualizations that clearly communicate design intent when necessary.
Translate design concepts into highly detailed technical drawings, ensuring all functionality and compliance is considered while preserving creative integrity.
Collaborate with the design and project management teams to ensure deliverables meet aesthetic and technical standards within project schedules and budgets.
Revise drawings based on redlines, client feedback, and ongoing project developments; communicate redlines when submitted from key partners.
Support coordination of finish plans, specifications, and material selections.
Review and annotate shop drawings to confirm alignment with design intent.
Participate in studio meetings and project site visits as needed.
Balance multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, detail, and consistency.
Qualifications
3+ years of professional experience in interior design or architectural drafting (luxury residential preferred).
Strong understanding of residential building code compliance, construction methods and interior architectural detailing.
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Revit.
Strong rendering skills with expertise in Adobe Photoshop and visualization software – renderings are required.
Familiarity with AI-based design tools is a plus.
Excellent organization, precision, and attention to detail.
Self‑motivated, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced design studio.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly interpret and convey design concepts.
Position is in‑studio in Laguna Beach.
About Jen Samson Design Jen Samson Design is a boutique luxury design firm based in Laguna Beach, CA. The studio offers a full range of creative services rooted in passionate and inspired design. Renowned for blending innovative concepts with timeless principles, our projects showcase an exceptional mix of modern and antique furnishings. The philosophy of JSD is to create beautiful and unexpected design that sparks intrigue and self‑expression.
As part of our studio, you’ll have the opportunity to work on exclusive luxury residential projects across the U.S. and internationally, be part of a highly creative and collaborative studio culture rooted in design excellence, and contribute to a forward‑thinking practice that embraces both traditional craftsmanship and innovative design.
Contact: George Rivera, Lead Designer – Apply.
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