Lead Design Architect

The American Housing Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Equity programs

Job summary

The American Housing Corporation is seeking a Lead Design Architect to define the look and feel of the next generation of rowhomes. You will drive design from concept to construction, and lead a new residential catalogue with bespoke styles across facades and interiors.

Based full-time in Austin, TX, the role suits an experienced designer comfortable hands-on work with potential team growth. The company aims to solve America's housing crisis through integrated development, manufacturing, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in architecture or industrial design.
• Proven track record of taking designs from concept to construction.
• Experience with material selection and finish specifications on complex projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural exploration of rowhome product catalogue including facades and layouts.
• Lead the curation of interior and exterior finishes, fixtures, and appliances.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Supply Chain, Brand teams to define identity.
• Direct visualizations and support value engineering to protect design vision.
• Oversee projects through construction and iterate designs from learnings.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Relevant training in Architecture or Interior Design

Tools

Rhino

Revit

Enscape

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

The Role: Lead Design Architect

As The Lead Design Architect, you will define the look and feel of the new generation of the American Rowhome. You will drive the design from concept to construction. You will lead the design of a new residential catalogue, bespoke style across every scale: from the facades to every corner of our homes. The role would require both creativity and meticulous attention to detail.

The role is based full-time in Austin, TX and would be ideal for an experienced designer who prefers to work hands-on, with a potential to grow a team over time.

About The Company

The American Housing Corporation is on a mission to solve the America's housing crisis through all-out housing production. We believe that America's affordability crisis is fundamentally a production crisis, and that solving it requires a vertically integrated development approach: We buy land, design and manufacture, install, and sell our homes directly to customers - all by ourselves.

The American Dream is built, not inherited. We're hiring the best engineers, designers, and builders to solve the hardest problem in America. We're based in Austin, TX and build across the country.

What You'll Be Working On

• Lead architectural exploration of our rowhome product catalogue, including new interior layouts, facades, and styles.
• Lead the curation of interior and exterior finishes, fixtures, and appliances across our product lineup.

• Partner with the Product Engineering and Supply Chain teams to identify suppliers capable of delivering intended quality at competitive price points and reliable timelines.
• Partner with Product and Brand team on defining the unique architectural identity of our products.
• Art direct visualizations.
• Assist with value engineering in protecting a holistic design vision.
• Oversee projects through construction and iterate the designs based on learnings from realized projects.

Qualifications

• Relevant training in Architecture, Interior Design.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in architecture, or industrial design.
• Proven track record of taking designs from concept to construction.
• Proven track record of managing material selection and finish specifications across complex projects.
• Strong working knowledge of construction methods, trade coordination, and traditional building practices. Familiarity with modular or off-site construction methods is preferable.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills; comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders.

• Proficiency in design software (e.g., Rhino, Revit, Enscape, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc).
• Experience in value engineering or cost optimization in a design-driven context.

Additional Information

• Candidates must be based in or ready to relocate to Austin, TX full-time.
• The company provides comprehensive benefits, PTO, and participation in company equity programs.