Entry Level Architectural Designer

Role

Description:

Huitt-Zollars is seeking a motivated and design-focused Entry-Level Architectural Designer to join our Downtown Houston office. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to architectural projects across multiple phases, from early concept development through construction administration. The ideal candidate brings a strong design sensibility, emerging technical skills, and a collaborative mindset to support the delivery of high-quality, client-focused solutions.

Working closely with Architects, Interior Designers, Project Managers, and firm leadership, the Entry-Level Design Associate will support both creative design efforts and technical documentation while developing a strong foundation in project delivery and professional practice.

Location: Houston Downtown, Texas

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary

Registration(s): Not Required

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Interior Design, Interior Architecture from an accredited program

• Assist in the development of design concepts, programming, space planning, and detailing.
• Contribute to design studies, renderings, and graphic materials that clearly communicate design intent.
• Support the preparation of material finish boards, furniture selections, and presentation materials.

• Work on multiple projects at various stages, supporting teams in delivering coordinated design and construction documents.
• Under supervision, prepare and modify drawings and models in Revit.
• Assist in the preparation of specifications, meeting minutes, agency applications, and other project documentation.
• Participate in site visits and assist with field documentation and observations.
• Support construction phase activities, including logging and routing submittals and RFIs.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across architecture, interiors, and engineering.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to a positive, inclusive, and productive work environment.
• Seek feedback and actively engage in learning opportunities to grow technical and design skills.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Interior Design, Interior Architecture from an accredited program.
• Basic proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and 3D visualization tools (Enscape, Lumion, or similar) is a plus.
• Ability to read redlines and accurately update drawings and models.

• Having a deep understanding of how your work and contributions as a co-owner add to Huitt-Zollars’ mission and core values.
• Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.
• Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish assignments.
• Maintains a safe and hazard-free work area and operates with a 'safety first' approach to their work – even within an office setting.
• Routinely functions in a technically proficient manner on project/technical operations.
• Takes on more responsibilities and actively seeks out opportunities to grow/learn beyond their typical key responsibilities that add value to the quality, efficiency, and/or profitability of a project(s), a team(s), or the Company’s performance.

• Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.
• Located in more than 20…