Entry Level Designer (Part-time and Full time available)
Location: San Diego, CA
Company: Starcon Industries
About Starcon Industries: At Starcon Industries, we specialize in creating innovative multi-family housing projects that make a real impact. As a design-build-development firm, we keep all aspects of our projects in-house — from land acquisition to construction — allowing us to design and build with precision and creativity. We believe in taking a hands-on approach to every stage of development and are looking for someone eager to join a collaborative, dynamic team. Learn more about us at: www.StarconInd.com
About the Role: We’re looking for a talented Entry Level Designer to join our San Diego team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain real-world experience across all phases of a project. You’ll collaborate with architects and other design professionals to prepare permit documents, work closely with San Diego Development Services, and support our design team in maintaining high-quality standards. It’s an exciting chance to be part of a multidisciplinary team and learn the full development process.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Assist with Permitting: Support the Job Captain in preparing permit documents and coordinating with consultants and building departments.
Ensure Quality: Help maintain drawing standards and conduct quality control to ensure consistency across architectural documents.
Contribute Creatively: Participate in design and presentation efforts that bring projects to life.
Coordinate with Teams: Work with the field teams to ensure BIM coordination and effective communication between all project disciplines.
Get Involved: Attend project team meetings and actively contribute to discussions and decisions.
Understand Codes: Become familiar with building and life safety codes to ensure all designs comply with regulations.
Create Visuals: Help prepare renderings and other materials for project presentations.
Other Duties: Pitch in on various tasks, including office management and ad-hoc responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications/Candidate Requirements:
You’ve completed or are in the process of completing a Bachelor of Architecture degree.
You have 1+ years of architectural office experience (preferred, but not required).
Your portfolio demonstrates your creative abilities, and you have a keen eye for design and detail.
You are a team player with strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
You are proficient in ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, and Lumion, and are open to learning new software.
You are curious about architecture beyond design, with an interest in how projects are built and developed.
Firm Size: Small (1-15)
Salary Range: Hourly compensation based on experience
How to Apply: Please e-mail Paul@starconind.com with Cover Letter and Portfolio
Website: http://starconind.com
Key Contact & Title: Paul Esteban, Architect
