Entry Level Architectural Designer

Description

Role Description: Huitt-Zollars is seeking a motivated and design-focused Entry-Level Architectural Designer to join our Downtown Houston office. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to architectural projects across multiple phases, from early concept development through construction administration. The ideal candidate brings a strong design sensibility, emerging technical skills, and a collaborative mindset to support the delivery of high-quality, client-focused solutions.

About the role

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to architectural projects across multiple phases, from early concept development through construction administration. The ideal candidate brings a strong design sensibility, emerging technical skills, and a collaborative mindset to support the delivery of high-quality, client-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design Support
• Assist in the development of design concepts, programming, space planning, and detailing.
• Contribute to design studies, renderings, and graphic materials that clearly communicate design intent.
• Support the preparation of material finish boards, furniture selections, and presentation materials.
• Project Execution
• Work on multiple projects at various stages, supporting teams in delivering coordinated design and construction documents.
• Prepare and modify drawings and models in Revit.
• Prepare and modify drawings and models in Revit.
• Assist in the preparation of specifications, meeting minutes, agency applications, and other project documentation.
• Participate in site visits and assist with field documentation and observations.
• Support construction phase activities, including logging and routing submittals and RFIs.
• Team Collaboration
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across architecture, interiors, and engineering.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to a positive, inclusive, and productive work environment.
• Seek feedback and actively engage in learning opportunities to grow technical and design skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Interior Design, Interior Architecture from an accredited program.
• Basic proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and 3D visualization tools (Enscape, Lumion, or similar) is a plus.
• Ability to read redlines and accurately update drawings and models.

Skills

The ideal candidate brings a strong design sensibility, emerging technical skills, and a collaborative mindset to support the delivery of high-quality, client-focused solutions.

Benefits

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

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities.

About Huitt-Zollars

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients. Located in more than 20 locations throughout 11 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services.

Company Culture

Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Huitt-Zollars is a federal contractor and subcontractor and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), which prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action to employ and advance qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.