Design Coordinator
Job Locations
US-CA-San Jose
Job ID
2025-3249
Category
Architecture
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
# of Openings
2
Posted Date
19 hours ago(10/23/2025 11:57 PM)
Remote
No
Overview:
Join HGA's San Jose Interior Design and Architecture practice and bring your design passion to life!
We are seeking a talented, design-sensitive, and ambitious Design Coordinator with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit to join our San Jose team. As a Design Coordinator, you will support project teams through all phases of design, including:
- Programming
- Digital and physical modeling
- Rendering and design studies
- Preparation of construction documents
- Construction administration
- Day-to-day coordination with clients, consultants, and contractors
You'll work closely with senior architects, designers, and project managers on exciting corporate workplace and community-focused projects. This is a great opportunity for a motivated design professional to contribute to meaningful work while growing within a creative and supportive environment.
In this role you will:- accept specific assignments and develop concepts according to parameters defined by the senior architect overseeing project assignment;
- manage related components/tasks of projects so that all can be effectively executed, according to schedule and within budget;
- interact and communicate effectively and professionally with other team members;
- assure execution of and assist with quality control activities for architectural elements on a project;
- review drawings, documents and submittals for document compliance and documenting code review and compliance;
- keep lead architect or designated team leader informed of progress; recognizing problem issues, communicating impact to team, and seeking clarity when necessary;
- maintain, organize and archive all project related documents; and
- make an on-going effort to log AXP experience hours and take ARE exams to achieve architectural registration.
You will need to have:
- Bachelors' or Masters' degree from an accredited Interior Design / Interior Architecture program
- 2 - 4 years of experience; on path to licensure
- Interest in working on medium to large-scale project types in a very collaborative environment
- Strong communication, presentation, time management, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Revit
- Familiarization in working with AutoCAD is preferred, but not required
- Strong 2D and 3D graphic skills essential
- Fluent knowledge of SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office and/or other related BIM technology
- Exhibited passion for integrating a client's sustainability goals into projects
Salary Information:
The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA's robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Hourly rate: $32.70 - $37.20 depending on location, qualifications and experience.
Additional Information:At HGA, you'll do the best work of your career. We design with impact by diving deep into the people and passions that shape every place. Empathy fuels us, curiosity drives us, and meaningful work leads to innovation. We celebrate individuality, embrace flexibility, and thrive together in the office three days a week.
Join our nationally recognized, award-winning team of architects, engineers, and interior designers-help us shape what's next.
Learn more about us here
Application Requirements & Instructions
Please submit resume and portfolio for consideration