Architectural Designer Job

​Primary location: Carson, California 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: <10% 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is $70,000-$83,000
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

​What does it mean to work at Arktura LLC, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.  Arktura LLC is a widely published company headquartered in a fast-paced design office and manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, CA. We design, develop, and manufacture a variety of façade systems, interior wall and ceiling systems, custom art installations on a full range of state-of-the-art equipment, in our 100,000 sf facility.

Working at Arktura is the best! Benefits include 401k with employee match, robust health care options, paid time off and professional development. We have a casual dress code, free snacks, and quarterly events! As a company, we love to engage in community service activities with our local organizations. We provide access to 100’s of discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through LifeMart such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare We support Employee Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion and provide perspective.

Reporting to the Arktura Solutions Manager, the CAD Project Specialist/Designer will bring together the technical product knowledge, digital technology expertise, and CAD skills to drive sales demand.  By utilizing technical skills, product knowledge, and an organized project workflow, the incumbent will be responsible for the initial project review, technical support, completion of project drawing packages and takeoffs, as well as the overall project delivery.  Focus will need to be balanced between working on multiple project requests at one time versus collaborating with the Sales Team and our customers.

What’s in it for you?

• A high- impact role bridging technical design and sales
• Cross- functional collaboration and project ownership
• Diverse and evolving technical environment
• Flexible hybrid work schedule

What does a CAD Designer do?

• Works to gain initial project qualification, product information, scope, and location of ceiling solutions in plans.
  • Reviews and analyzes initial cases in both Salesforce and drawing documents provided for projects.
  • Serves as the point of contact for all new requests and ownership of SFDC efforts.
  • Establishes communication plan with the Project Manager for process and deliverables.
• Manages project flow.
  • Provides project guidance to sales representatives and customers to support all members of the team to ensure project is completed on schedule.
  • Maintains and archives internal and external communication for each project using SFDC and Outlook.
  • Prepares final packages for all projects including a quote, drawing package, and submittal sheets.
  • Sends all packages to Sales Team for distribution.
• Manages document control for all estimates.
• Generates Request for Information (RFI), where appropriate.
• Processes change orders and additions on key projects.
• Works with in-house resources to establish cost and price on custom items.
• Obtains current pricing from Sources as required to prepare estimates as listed above.
• Reviews bid requirements thoroughly and asks follow-up questions.
• Inspects drawings submitted for accuracy and reviews with Project Manager.
• Recognizes problems or issues with customer-submitted drawings and clarifies requirements before completing drawings.
• Reviews incoming orders for accurate drawings and updates to proposal; ensures that orders have corresponding quotations and validates pricing.
• Provides excellent communication to customers related to their order status from order receipt to order shipment.
• Develops an understanding of customers’ needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met.
• Creates positive customer experience with internal and external customers during entire order life cycle, which may include order revisions, special delivery requirements, expediting requests and other customer project requests.
• Identifies and offers alternatives to resolve problems.
• Inputs custom sample requests and supports development and design of sample.
• Supports technical planning and execution of ongoing product integration.
• Develops Best Practice Standard Work to ensure project documentation and process improvement opportunities for the team.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree with an emphasis on Design, Architecture, or Mechanical field or additional relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 3-7 years of Rhino 3D experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of ceiling solutions across all business units in the company, along with company policies and practices.
• Knowledge of and experience with parametric modeling.
• Demonstrates good drafting practices and procedures.
• Proficient in using Adobe Acrobat for PDF file editing.
• Able to use an architect specified installed product.
• Proficient in 3D modeling.
• Able to develop Rhino 3D details and layouts related to products in different material forms.  For example, sheet metal, solid wood, and veneer components.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Adobe, Teams, and Zoom.

What will make you successful?

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly capable of coordinating efforts and collaborating with a variety of individuals having differing agendas.
• Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple activities to meet project deadlines.
• Able to operate comfortably inside and outside of the company.
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Detail oriented with strong math and computer proficiency.
• Ability to present information to persuade others to accept a specific opinion or action.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Comfortable being in a customer-facing role.

What will make you stand out?

• Knowledge of Salesforce
• Past experience using Bluebeam

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

1. Office Environment – This position operates in a professional office environment and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. No PPE is required.
2. Plant Environment – This position operates in a manufacturing setting and can be subject to extreme cold and hot temperatures; uneven walking surfaces with cords, tools, and other obstacles; intermittent loud noises; and dusty or dirty conditions. Required PPE includes hard hat (when required), safety glasses, earplugs, steel toe/composite boots, and fall protection.

Why should you join Arktura LLC, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

About Arktura LLC

At Arktura, we make design happen. Creativity, expert knowledge and cutting-edge technology shape everything we do whether it's exploring form and function in our standard architectural product, adapting our pre-configured architectural systems to meet project needs, or partnering with clients through our Solutions Studio. Our multidisciplinary team brings together architects, designers, programmers, engineers and artists with a deep understanding of the creative process. We use our collective ingenuity to bridge the gaps between design intent and manufacturing capabilities, creating proprietary software and machinery to meet evolving demands.

Please visit our website at www.arktura.com to learn more about us. 

About Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1.3B in revenue, AWI has about 3,600 employees and a manufacturing network of twenty-one facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow. We are committed to:

Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce; Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet; Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play; Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Carson, CA)

Carson is a city in the South Bay and the Harbor regions of Los Angeles County, California, located 13 miles south of downtown Los Angeles.  Carson is a thriving, diverse, destination city - a great place to live, work and play with an unlimited future.  While Carson is well known as an industrial center with unparalleled access to transportation and the Pacific Rim, it is also a culturally diverse community that is an attractive place to live and work. The city has more than 120 acres of park land divided into 12 parks, 2 mini-parks and sports/recreational facilities that include 3 swimming pools, a boxing center, a state-of-the art sports complex and the Carson Community Center. 

Arktura LLC is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at talentacquisition@armstrongceilings.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!