Studio Director / Project Executive, Residential Design

Job overview

The Studio Director / Project Executive, Residential Design role is onsite in Los Angeles, CA, with an annual salary of $170,000–$195,000. I-Grace’s Project Development Group oversees private high-end residential design and advisory services, including homes, townhouses, and condos. The role leads studio operations and architectural projects from concept through construction administration, while managing client relationships, project plans, design documentation, and coordination with consultants and contractors. It also supports California market growth and mentors junior team members to sustain design quality and successful project delivery.

What you'll do

• Lead studio strategy and daily administration
• develop business plans, goals, budgets, deliverables, and schedules
• lead architectural design and execution
• build client and design-partner relationships
• support marketing and business development
• review proposals, billings, and project financial goals
• mentor junior staff
• oversee design documents and technical quality
• participate in construction administration, site visits, RFI responses, submittal reviews, and punch lists
• support pre-construction and owner representation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

studio director

project executive

residential design

luxury residential construction

project development group

architectural projects

client relationships

construction administration

revit

autocad

los angeles ca

i-grace

$170k–$195k annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• professional development
• employer-paid life insurance
• HSA and FSA
• employee assistance program
• referral bonus
• legal, identity and fraud, pet, and home and auto benefits.

Why this role

Requires a professional degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field; 16+ years of residential project experience; California professional licensure and NCARB certification.

About the employer

I-Grace is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Sector: 23.