Interior Architectural Designer II

Description

• Mentor junior staff, providing guidance on design, documentation, and professional development
• Complete assignments on-time, within budget, and with highest level of quality.
• Contribute to the growth of Huitt-Zollars’ market presence through professional representation and thought leadership
• Assist with appropriate administrative and project support tasks supporting the needs of the project team and office.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients
• Ensure design continuity across all project phases while aligning with project goals, budgets, codes, and client expectations
• Present design ideas clearly and effectively to clients, internal teams, and stakeholders
• Participate in site visits, submittal reviews, and construction phase support, ensuring adherence to design intent and quality standards
• Support proposal development and participate in presentations to help win new work
• Share knowledge and best practices to elevate overall team performance and design excellence
• Oversee day-to-day design activities on assigned projects, coordinating closely with team members across disciplines and office locations
• Productively collaborates with others and leads or encourages teams to achieve success and camaraderie amongst each other.
• Promote an inclusive and collaborative team culture across disciplines and experience levels
• Support the Project Manager in tracking schedules, deliverables, and project performance
• Lead and support the development of design concepts, programming, space planning, and detailing
• Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish assignments.
• Review and produce high-quality design and construction documents, including drawings, renderings, material boards, and specifications

Requirements

• Proficient in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D modeling tools such as Enscape or SketchUp
• Strong organizational and time management abilities with a proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams under tight deadlines
• Comprehensive understanding of codes, materials, systems, detailing, and sustainable practices
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or Architecture from a NAAB-accredited program
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate design ideas to clients and teams
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in design, documentation, and construction of interior architecture and/or architectural projects, with a strong focus on public and institutional work
• Licensed Architect or Registered Interior Designer, or eligible for reciprocity
• Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.

Benefits

• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Paid Sick Leave
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance