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Do you thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment? Are you someone who flourishes when part of a cohesive team where professional development is prioritized and opportunity exists at all levels? If you want to work for a firm that is taking concrete action toward equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace, we’re looking for a Designer II to join our Education team in our San Jose office. The Education team works on various project types from PK-12 to higher education, creating learning environments that make a difference.

An ideal candidate would be able to build upon their basic understanding of general concepts, design and production standards, and have a passion for learning and professional growth. We are looking for a stellar individual who wants to be part of “designing a better future,” (our mission) one project at a time. Sound like you?

As the Designer II, you will…

+ Provide BIM/CAD support to project teams; interprets and produces BIM/CAD drawings from sketches, verbal instructions, or notes from project leads.

+ Provide Revit computer software support to project teams.

+ Demonstrate an understanding of plans, sections, and elevations.

+ Assist with concept design of basic massing, plans, sections, elevations, and basic detailing concepts.

+ Understand and exhibits time management skills and completes tasks accurately and on schedule.

+ Produce and keep current on project records in direct support of studio project management.

+ Adhere to The Lionakis Way standards of design, quality control, and production.

+ Conduct and apply project research; basic outline specifications coordination as directed.

+ Develop presentation materials to support projects or marketing efforts.

+ Demonstrate organizational skills, be detail-oriented and collaborative.

+ Assist project team and market/studio leadership with other duties that may be assigned.

The Must-Haves (Required)

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years architectural project experience

+ Proficient with Revit

+ Sketch-Up or other graphic program(s) such as InDesign, Photoshop, etc.

+ MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

The Like-to-Haves (Not Required)

+ LEED accreditation

+ Prior experience with Education projects (DSA experience a huge plus)

Why You’ll Love Lionakis…

At Lionakis, people and design come first. You’ll find:

+ A collaborative, design-forward culture that values creativity, mentorship, and shared success.

+ The chance to shape stories that impact real communities.

+ Hybrid work flexibility, every-other-Friday off options, and a comprehensive benefits package (bonus plan, 401(k) with match, health/dental/vision, generous PTO).

+ A workplace deeply committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – in our projects, our people, and our culture.

Join us and help bring our design vision to life—one story at a time.

Salary Range: $73,400- $90,100 annually. Compensation DOE and location.

Studies have shown that underrepresented individuals like women; LGBTQIA+; and BIPOC, among others, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in a job description or posting. Because we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, we understand the best candidate may come from a non-traditional background to our field of work. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described above. Diversity makes us better.

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