Licensed Interior Architect

About the role

Huitt-Zollars is seeking a talented and motivated licensed Interior Architect to join our Houston Downtown office. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to dynamic interior architecture and architectural design projects across all phases from concept through construction administration and closeout. The ideal candidate brings a refined design sensibility, strong technical knowledge, and a collaborative spirit to deliver exceptional outcomes for civic, commercial, and institutional clients. You will work closely with our Interior Discipline Leader, Principals, and Project Managers, providing leadership in both design and technical execution while mentoring junior staff and contributing to the growth of our design culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development of design concepts, programming, space planning, and detailing.
• 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.
• Oversee day-to-day design activities on assigned projects, coordinating closely with team members across disciplines and office locations.
• Review and produce high-quality design and construction documents, including drawings, renderings, material boards, and specifications.
• Participate in site visits, submittal reviews, and construction phase support, ensuring adherence to design intent and quality standards.
• Support the Project Manager in tracking schedules, deliverables, and project performance.
• Mentor junior staff, providing guidance on design, documentation, and professional development.
• Promote an inclusive and collaborative team culture across disciplines and experience levels.
• Share knowledge and best practices to elevate overall team performance and design excellence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Support proposal development and participate in presentations to help win new work.
• Contribute to the growth of Huitt-Zollars’ market presence through professional representation and thought leadership.

Requirements

• Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.
• Productively collaborates with PMs and encourages teams to achieve success and camaraderie amongst each other.
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Assists PM on ensuring that quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.
• Assists with appropriate administrative and project support tasks supporting the needs of the PM on assigned project tasks.
• Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.
• Completes assignments on-time, within budget, and with highest level of quality.
• Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish tasks.
• Effectively leads, creates, plans, executes project tasks on a project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or Architecture from a NAAB-accredited program.
• Licensed Architect or Registered Interior Designer, or eligible for reciprocity.
• 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.
• Proficient in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D modeling tools such as Enscape or SketchUp.
• Comprehensive understanding of codes, materials, systems, detailing, and sustainable practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate design ideas to clients and teams.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities with a proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams under tight deadlines.

Benefits & Perks

• 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

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion
• 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 10 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. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.