Chief Architect & Design Studio Lead

Axis Companies; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Axis is seeking a lead architect who thrives where bold aesthetics meet technical reality. You will drive the design language of the firm and lead a talented team of architects and designers, working with interdisciplinary colleagues to ensure projects are visually striking and constructible for future generations.

You will shape concepts, manage workload, engage with clients, and ensure designs meet budget, codes, and sustainability goals while maintaining Axis’s high standards of excellence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of AEC industry experience with 3+ years in leadership.
• Accredited architecture degree (B.Arch/M.Arch).
• Active NCARB-RA with Georgia licensure in 6 months and willing to expand.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp and Photoshop.
• Strong communication, mentoring, and team leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Set the creative direction for major projects from concept to schematic design.
• Oversee the architectural team and manage workloads and development.
• Attend client and site meetings to align design with program.
• Prepare site plans, layouts, elevations and scale drawings.
• Coordinate with MEP/structural teams and ensure budget alignment.
• Lead design reviews, ensure permits and codes compliance.
• Guide paper-to-field transition and ensure design intent is realized.

Skills

Leadership

Architectural vision

Client collaboration

Team mentorship

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture (B.Arch/M.Arch)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Photoshop

Office Suite

Job description

Axis is seeking a lead architect who thrives where bold aesthetics meet technical reality. You will drive the design language of the firm and lead a talented team of architects and designers, working with interdisciplinary colleagues to ensure projects are visually striking and constructible for future generations.

You will shape concepts, manage workload, engage with clients, and ensure designs meet budget, codes, and sustainability goals while maintaining Axis’s high standards of excellence.