- Junior
- Office in Irvine
About KTGY
With strategic office locations across the U.S. and more than three decades of design leadership, KTGY brings together architecture, interior design, branded environments and urban design to realize innovative concepts for how people live. Guided by our core values of design, collaboration, care and partnership our teams realize solutions that make a positive impact for our clients, communities, individuals and the environment. We merge vision, research and our people-centric storytelling and design process to transform possibilities into thriving residential, retail, hospitality and mixed-use destinations.
Project Associate - Architecture
Your Impact
As KTGY's Project Associate, you'll build the foundation of your career by developing fundamental design skills and an effective, collaborative design process. You'll do this while gaining exposure to and in support of multiple projects in various phases within a studio. This role calls for curiosity as you develop a personalized work approach aimed at creating groundbreaking designs that positively impact communities.
Your Role
At KTGY, your career should be as thoughtfully designed as the spaces you create. We’re committed to nurturing passionate talent and guiding growth within the following four key aspects of our practice:
Design
Absorbs the "how" and "why" of a studio's projects and goals.
Collaboration
Begins to understand project and studio team dynamics, while looking for opportunities to develop specific expertise.
Care
Starts to develop an understanding of what matters most in KTGY's design approach.
Partnership
Observes client dynamics and listens to project team discussions.
Your Career
KTGY categorizes roles within the following areas along your career path:
Explore | Focus | Manage | Specialize | Lead
Project Associate is within Explore, which gives team members access and exposure to different aspects of their discipline, projects and business processes. The goal of this phase is to support the development of core skills and enable team members to begin laying the groundwork for professional success. Check out how we think about careers here.
Next Steps
Does that sound like you? Apply online and tell us about yourself!
KTGY Perks - We Care About Your Health & Wellbeing
Design What Works for You
- Flexible healthcare plans that fit your needs, including an HDHP with company contribution to HSA
- Smile bright with company-paid dental and keep your vision sharp with covered eye care
- Comprehensive insurance package including life, AD&D, and disability coverage - because we've got your back
Let’s Partner on Your Future
- Jump-start your retirement with our 401k matching program - you're 100% vested from day one
- Level up your career with our professional development programs
- Earn a bonus for obtaining licensure or accreditation with our Professional Development Program
A Collaborative Work Environment with Flexibility
- Find your perfect balance with our in-office hybrid work model
- Flexible Alternative Work Week options - design a schedule that works for you
- PTO and holidays to recharge and celebrate
Thrive Together
- Your mental health matters: Free unlimited confidential counseling through our EAP
- Stay energized with wellness programs and resources
- Extra perks and benefits that extend to your family
The range that the Company expects to pay is $27.00 - $30.00/hour.
