Austin Architectural Growth & Design Partnerships Lead

Forms+Surfaces Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Forms+Surfaces designs and manufactures architectural products and devices for high-impact environments. We seek a Business Development Manager to lead growth in the Austin, TX market, focusing on architectural wall systems, elevator interiors, and integrated surface solutions.

This role is not a traditional sales position; it influences projects early and carries opportunities from concept through realization.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and communicate complex, system-based architectural solutions.
• Experience working within the A&D and construction ecosystem.
• Strong instincts around how large, coordinated projects move from concept to completion.
• Ability to engage across multiple stakeholders, from design teams to ownership groups.
• Self-directed approach with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Build and influence relationships with architects, interior designers, owners, developers, and contractors.
• Position forms+surfaces systems early in the design process to shape specifications.
• Navigate complex, multi-phase projects through design development, budgeting, value engineering, and execution.
• Translate design intent into manufacturable, high-performance solutions.
• Partner internally with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Develop a deep understanding of regional market dynamics, with a focus on large-scale interior environments.

Skills

Architecture

Interior design

Construction management

Project management

Architectural sales

Job description

Forms+Surfaces designs and manufactures architectural products and devices for high-impact environments. We seek a Business Development Manager to lead growth in the Austin, TX market, focusing on architectural wall systems, elevator interiors, and integrated surface solutions.

This role is not a traditional sales position; it influences projects early and carries opportunities from concept through realization.