Salary: DOE
About Us
AtMaxx Designers, we bring spaces to life. Since 2012, our Houston-based studio has delivered cutting-edge architectural designs forretail, restaurant, office, and industrial spacesacross Texas and beyond. Our ethos blends technical precision with creative vision, shaping environments that serve real business needs with style and function.
Were growing and were looking for a licensed architect who shares our passion forsmarter,innovativecommercial design.
Role Overview
As aLicensed Architect, you will lead the design and development of commercial projects from schematic design through construction documents. Youll translate client needs into strategic architectural solutions that meet code, brand standards, and business goals. You will work closely with internal teams, engineers, consultants, and developers to ensure smooth execution and stakeholder alignment.
What Youll Do
- Analyze
client goals, site conditions, and zoning/code requirements to inform design decisions.
- Design
thoughtful, innovative commercial environments with a focus on function, flow, and form.
- Develop
full drawing sets including SD, DD, and CD phases leveraging Revit, AutoCAD, and rendering tools.
- Lead
consultant coordination, ensuring technical documentation aligns with design intent and code.
- Optimize
workflows across the design process to improve project delivery timelines.
- Review and redline
junior staff work for quality, accuracy, and constructability.
- Recommend
value-engineered design solutions that balance cost, schedule, and aesthetics.
- Benchmark
against industry trends to bring fresh thinking into every project.
What Youll Bring
- ActiveArchitectural License (U.S.)
- 5+ yearsof experience in commercial architecture ideally including restaurants, retail, or industrial
- Expert inRevit, AutoCAD, and3D modeling/rendering tools
(e.g., Enscape, SketchUp, Lumion)
- Strong knowledge ofIBC, ADA, and Texas building codes
- Demonstrated ability todrive complex projects from concept to permit
- Excellent communication, consultant coordination, and documentation skills
- A portfolio that shows bothtechnical depth and design vision
Benefits & Growth
We value our team and invest in their growth:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off + Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Career growth pathways and mentorship from senior leadership
- Exposure to a wide range of commercial projects and client types
At Maxx Designers, your ideas will be heard, your skills sharpened, and your impact visible.