Licensed Architect

About Us
At Maxx Designers, we bring spaces to life. Since 2012, our Houston-based studio has delivered cutting-edge architectural designs for retail, restaurant, office, and industrial spaces across Texas and beyond. Our ethos blends technical precision with creative vision, shaping environments that serve real business needs with style and function.
We're growing - and we're looking for a licensed architect who shares our passion for smarter, innovative commercial design.

Role Overview
As a Licensed Architect, you will lead the design and development of commercial projects from schematic design through construction documents. You'll 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 You'll 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 You'll Bring

• Active Architectural License (U.S.)
• 5+ years of experience in commercial architecture - ideally including restaurants, retail, or industrial
• Expert in Revit, AutoCAD, and 3D modeling/rendering tools
  (e.g., Enscape, Sketch Up, Lumion)
• Strong knowledge of IBC, ADA, and Texas building codes
• Demonstrated ability to drive complex projects from concept to permit
• Excellent communication, consultant coordination, and documentation skills
• A portfolio that shows both technical 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.