Architectural Designer

Who We Are

Gessel Leonard Architectural Studio, GLAS for short, is a new educational architecture studio founded by two partners who've spent their careers designing schools and campuses across Southern California. We're not trying to be a big firm. We're trying to be the right firm, one where partners stay involved on every project from first sketch to last punch list, and where good ideas can come from anyone in the room.

GLAS is built around a simple idea. The architect who starts the project should be the architect who runs it, all the way through, with no hand-offs.

What We Believe

Read about our company and values here.

What You'll Do

1. Work directly alongside our partners on live projects from day one
2. Get hands-on time across the full project arc, including programming, schematic design, DD, CD, and construction
3. Build and manage Revit models used on real construction documents
4. Participate in collaborative design sessions.

What You Bring

1. A degree in architecture and 1 to 2 years in a professional office
2. Working knowledge of Revit, Adobe Suite, Bluebeam, Navisworks, and Visispecs
3. Additional software experience is a plus. We're always looking for the best tools for our team to work with.
4. Passion for design excellence, craft, and a collaborative design process
5. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
6. A creative mindset, always looking to innovate and find better ways to deliver the work
7. A plus: AI workflows, hand sketching, graphic design, photography, computer programming, or LEED accreditation

Compensation and Benefits

1. $70,000 to $80,000, based on experience
2. Medical and dental coverage
3. 401(k) with Profit Sharing
4. Discretionary annual bonus tied to firm performance
5. Licensure support toward getting your ARE
6. Two Weeks PTO (Vacation and Sick Time), growing with seniority and time at GLAS
7. Paid Holidays, plus your Birthday and a Wellness Day