Architect Designer II

Career Stage:
Independent Contributor

Experience:

6+ Years of Architectural Production

Schedule:

Full-Time

Reports To:

Senior Designer / Designer III

Location:

100% Office | Houston, Texas

Qualified candidates will independently produce architectural documentation for a commercial retail portfolio, working closely with Senior Designers and Designer IIIs to deliver accurate, standards-compliant work across active development and leasing projects while helping keep projects on schedule.

Specific functional responsibilities shall include (not limited to):

Production Ownership:

• Deliver accurate, standards-compliant architectural documentation independently and reduce review burden on senior staff while maintaining projects on schedule
• Independently produce architectural drawings and documentation across assigned projects
• Develop site plans, elevations, lease exhibits, and property exhibits
• Maintain project-specific material and design criteria files
• Perform thorough self-QA/QC before submitting work for formal review
• Incorporate tenant requirements into base building documentation
• Review consultant and tenant drawings under Senior Designer or Designer III direction
• Support permitting submittals and coordinate responses to jurisdictional comments
• Verify accuracy of legal descriptions, surveys, and submitted documentation

Standards & Team Contribution:

• Apply and follow departmental drawing standards consistently across all deliverables
• Support Designer I staff through informal guidance and targeted drawing reviews
• Contribute feedback and lessons learned to the ongoing improvement of standards

• 6+ years of experience in architectural production, preferably in retail, commercial, or mixed-use development
• Proficiency in CAD software and familiarity with architectural documentation standards
• Experience producing permit-ready drawing sets and coordinating with consultants
• Working knowledge of entitlement documents, legal descriptions, and lease exhibits preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent project deliverables
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, architectural technology, or a related field is preferred
• In-house architecture team with portfolio-scale impact across an active retail development program
• Clear career progression path toward Designer III and Senior Designer
• Mentorship from experienced senior technical staff
• Collaborative, standards-driven team environment focused on quality and craft