Architectural Designer

Architectural Designer - Hospitality, Resorts & Entertainment

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Position Type: Full-time, Hybrid
Experience Level: 3-8 years
Sector Focus: Hospitality, Luxury Resorts, Hotels, Spas, F&B, Entertainment

A design-forward Phoenix architecture studio with an established hospitality portfolio is seeking a Mid-Level Architectural Designer to support concept development, design documentation, and guest‑experience‑driven architecture for a range of resort, hotel, spa, and entertainment-focused projects.

Phoenix hospitality work combines desert luxury, wellness, elevated F&B, and destination‑level experiences
, making this role ideal for designers who thrive in creative, narrative-driven environments.

• Contribute to conceptual design for resorts, hotels, spas, restaurants, lounges, and entertainment venues.
• Prepare sketches, diagrams, renderings, and early presentation materials.
• Collaborate with senior designers to establish project themes, storylines, spatial concepts, and visual direction.

• Develop design options in Revit, Sketch Up, Enscape, or Rhino, generating compelling visuals for internal and client reviews.
• Support planning and layout of hospitality programs including guest rooms, suites, lobbies, restaurants, spa areas, bars, outdoor amenities, and BOH spaces.
• Participate in massing, façade studies, interior architecture concepts, and experiential design moments.

• Produce architectural drawings (plans, elevations, sections) during SD and DD phases, with continued involvement in CDs depending on experience.
• Coordinate with interiors teams to align architectural and interior elements in hospitality-focused environments.
• Assist in detailing key hospitality components such as casinos, spa facilities, resorts and hotels.

• Work closely with project architects, interior designers, PMs, and consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, landscape).
• Support client presentations with clear graphics, renderings, and diagrams.
• Participate in design critiques and contribute to team ideation.

• Assist in reviewing submittals, RFIs, and material samples.
• Attend occasional site visits to understand construction realities and support design execution.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
• 3-8 years of architectural design experience
  , with a preference for hospitality, resort, entertainment, or large commercial work.
• Strong proficiency in Revit required; experience in Sketch Up, Enscape, Rhino, Lumion, or Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Solid understanding of hospitality design principles: circulation, operational flow, guest experience sequencing, and spatial planning.
• Strong visual communication and rendering skills.
• Familiarity with building codes and ADA guidelines related to public and commercial environments.
• Passion for hospitality design, narrative-driven environments, and experiential architecture.
• Licensure not required but interest in pursuing licensure is valued.

• Contribute to high-impact hospitality projects across Phoenix and the Southwest.
• Join a creative studio with a strong commitment to design quality and experiential environments.
• Grow into Project Designer or Project Architect roles with mentorship from senior leaders.
• Add destination-level resort and entertainment work to your portfolio.