Associate Director (Hospitality & High-End Residential) (Los Angeles)

About The Role:

A rare opportunity to step into a senior studio leadership role on a part-time basis within a boutique, design-led practice working on luxury hospitality and high-end residential projects.

This position is ideal for an experienced project leader seeking flexibility while remaining deeply engaged in meaningful, high-profile work. You will play a pivotal role in supporting project delivery across the studio, acting as a trusted partner to the Principal and senior team while helping maintain design quality and operational momentum.

Rather than a traditional full-time leadership post, this role is structured to suit someone looking for a more balanced or portfolio career. This could include returning to practice, complementing consultancy work, or transitioning into a flexible senior position without stepping away from impactful projects.

You will join a collaborative, close-knit studio with an impressive pipeline of work, offering both immediate influence and the opportunity to shape delivery across multiple complex projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee several projects concurrently, providing senior guidance across teams and phases
• Support the Principal and Directors by relieving day-to-day coordination pressures
• Partner closely with project managers and senior architects to ensure smooth delivery
• Maintain oversight of timelines, budgets, and design quality
• Represent the studio in discussions with clients, consultants, and collaborators as needed

Key Skills / Experience:

• Extensive professional experience in architecture or interior architecture, ideally with hospitality or luxury residential project leadership
• Proven ability to guide multiple teams and projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills and a structured, detail-oriented approach
• Natural leadership style with the ability to mentor and support project managers
• Confident communicator comfortable engaging at a senior level

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