JUSTIN BEST CONCEPT ART & ARCHITECTURE
Justin Best
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Justin Best

Architectural Designer & Concept Artist
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I am a concept artist and architectural designer from Los Angeles, graduating from the University of Southern California School of Architecture. As a passionate designer and storyteller, I value architecture and concept art as gifts that allow me to express myself creatively — shaping narratives for audiences while generously serving my community. I am a lifelong learner, always eager to acquire new techniques and skills. I look forward to using these design skills to shape human behavior and interactions, and craft compelling worlds, in positive, meaningful ways.

Experience

Gensler — Technical Designer, Sports Jun 2025 – Present
  • Worked on a project from early schematic design through the completion of construction documents
  • Python scripting for building internal computational tools
Gensler — Architectural Intern, Sports Jun 2023 – Aug 2023
  • Was integrated throughout different phases of design, primarily SD and CD phases
  • Projects: Denver Broncos Training Facility, FAU BPF + Arena Renovation, Los Angeles Chargers Training Facility
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) — Shadowship Jan 2023
  • Honed presentation skills
  • Took part in site visits
Gensler — Architectural Intern, Mixed Use/Retail Jun 2022 – Aug 2022
  • Took part in the creation of drawings throughout different phases of design, primarily DD phase
  • Created and updated presentation decks for frequent client and consultant meetings
NOMA — Summer Program Intern Jun 2021 – Aug 2021
  • Taught classes for high-school students interested in architecture and aided them in the creation of a design project
Belmar History + Art (BH+A) — Designer
  • Created designs for an art and history project commissioned by the City of Santa Monica, consisting of a permanent art installation accompanying the grand opening of a new sports facility
  • This project commemorated and celebrated the history of thriving African American communities that were displaced in Santa Monica

Education

University of Southern California — Bachelor of Architecture 2020 – 2025
La Salle (ETSALS) – Ramon Llull University Spring 2024

USC School of Architecture Mediterranean (MED) Study Abroad Program

Awards

2022 SoCal NOMA Project of the Year Award
Thom Mayne Full Study Abroad Scholarship
USC Tau Sigma Delta: Honor Society for ArchitectureMar 2020 – Feb 2021

Skills

RhinocerosRevitEnscapeAutoCAD SketchUpGrasshopperLadybugHoudini Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesign V-RayBlender