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ABOUT SPEEDBOAT
SPEEDBOAT is a Hollywood-based atelier established in 2019. At the heart of our practice is an authentic, unmediated connection to history, theory, labor, and materiality, and the broader context of the city.
Bootstrapped from the start, we maintain architecture, design, and construction divisions, managing residential, commercial, and cultural projects in Los Angeles and beyond. We combine the best of a boutique firm and a corporate company—recognized by our peers as one of the most organized and structured studios in our class. We maintain the highest standards for our clients and for each other. Mentorship and upward mobility are core to our practice, and our culture emphasizes direct feedback, sustained professional growth, and creating an environment where colleagues learn from one another and thrive.
THE ROLE We are seeking a Studio Director to lead our architecture and design division. We're looking for an accomplished architect or designer with 10-15 years of residential and commercial experience who can balance creative design excellence with business development, bring an existing network and new project types, and deliver results.
This role is for someone in the mid stages of their career who remains hungry and ambitious, with a resume demonstrating academic and professional excellence aligned with our brand. It's ideal for someone who might otherwise start their own studio but is particularly interested in focusing on the work of an architect under a branded studio—designing, building, and developing meaningful projects—rather than dealing with the common pitfalls of sole proprietorship. You'll have the infrastructure and resources of SPEEDBOAT behind you, the opportunity to work across architecture, design, and construction divisions, and growing decision-making authority as you build the team. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced studio environment, who brings momentum to managing multiple concurrent projects in a busy urban context, and who is energized rather than drained by the pace of the work.
We have wonderful clients with great projects in Altadena, Pasadena, Silver Lake, and beyond. We seek individuals interested in designing for permanence, bringing curiosity and optimism to their work, with the spirit of a true builder—as we are close to construction, to the earth, the light, the air.
Responsibilities
Generating new business through your existing network and new relationships
Cultivating and maintaining client relationships
Leading client presentations, proposals, and negotiations
Leading design production and project delivery across all phases
Overseeing project scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation
Managing project financials, budgets, and cost controls
Mentoring junior designers and fostering professional development
Collaborating with construction and other divisions
Qualifications Experience & Credentials
10-15 years of experience in architecture and design
Strong portfolio of residential and commercial built work demonstrating design excellence
Proven track record of business development and bringing in new work
Existing professional network in Los Angeles, other markets a plus
Architectural license (California preferred; NY or TX a plus)
Master’s Degree in Architecture preferred
Design & Technical Skills
Strong creative design ability and aesthetic sensibilities
Interior design skills and experience
Proficiency in drawing and 3D modeling (Rhino preferred), rendering software (Enscape/D5), Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, and Excel
Deep technical proficiency and construction knowledge
Leadership & Business Skills
Exceptional presentation and communication skills
Experience working with high‑end clients and delivering premium projects
Experience managing project financials and maintaining profitabilityStrong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Fiscal accountability and business operations understanding
Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort around accountability and ambitious goals
Self‑motivated and able to work autonomously
Deep dedication to the profession of architecture
Interest in working across architecture, design, and construction disciplines
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
Performance‑based incentives tied to business development and revenue generation
Potential for equity stake based on performance
Health insurance
401(k)
Professional development stipend
Dog‑friendly workplace
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Bootstrapped from the start, we maintain architecture, design, and construction divisions, managing residential, commercial, and cultural projects in Los Angeles and beyond. We combine the best of a boutique firm and a corporate company—recognized by our peers as one of the most organized and structured studios in our class. We maintain the highest standards for our clients and for each other. Mentorship and upward mobility are core to our practice, and our culture emphasizes direct feedback, sustained professional growth, and creating an environment where colleagues learn from one another and thrive.
THE ROLE We are seeking a Studio Director to lead our architecture and design division. We're looking for an accomplished architect or designer with 10-15 years of residential and commercial experience who can balance creative design excellence with business development, bring an existing network and new project types, and deliver results.
This role is for someone in the mid stages of their career who remains hungry and ambitious, with a resume demonstrating academic and professional excellence aligned with our brand. It's ideal for someone who might otherwise start their own studio but is particularly interested in focusing on the work of an architect under a branded studio—designing, building, and developing meaningful projects—rather than dealing with the common pitfalls of sole proprietorship. You'll have the infrastructure and resources of SPEEDBOAT behind you, the opportunity to work across architecture, design, and construction divisions, and growing decision-making authority as you build the team. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced studio environment, who brings momentum to managing multiple concurrent projects in a busy urban context, and who is energized rather than drained by the pace of the work.
We have wonderful clients with great projects in Altadena, Pasadena, Silver Lake, and beyond. We seek individuals interested in designing for permanence, bringing curiosity and optimism to their work, with the spirit of a true builder—as we are close to construction, to the earth, the light, the air.
Responsibilities
Generating new business through your existing network and new relationships
Cultivating and maintaining client relationships
Leading client presentations, proposals, and negotiations
Leading design production and project delivery across all phases
Overseeing project scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation
Managing project financials, budgets, and cost controls
Mentoring junior designers and fostering professional development
Collaborating with construction and other divisions
Qualifications Experience & Credentials
10-15 years of experience in architecture and design
Strong portfolio of residential and commercial built work demonstrating design excellence
Proven track record of business development and bringing in new work
Existing professional network in Los Angeles, other markets a plus
Architectural license (California preferred; NY or TX a plus)
Master’s Degree in Architecture preferred
Design & Technical Skills
Strong creative design ability and aesthetic sensibilities
Interior design skills and experience
Proficiency in drawing and 3D modeling (Rhino preferred), rendering software (Enscape/D5), Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, and Excel
Deep technical proficiency and construction knowledge
Leadership & Business Skills
Exceptional presentation and communication skills
Experience working with high‑end clients and delivering premium projects
Experience managing project financials and maintaining profitabilityStrong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Fiscal accountability and business operations understanding
Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort around accountability and ambitious goals
Self‑motivated and able to work autonomously
Deep dedication to the profession of architecture
Interest in working across architecture, design, and construction disciplines
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
Performance‑based incentives tied to business development and revenue generation
Potential for equity stake based on performance
Health insurance
401(k)
Professional development stipend
Dog‑friendly workplace
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