Lead Design Architect — Residential Innovation (Austin)

The American Housing Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Participation in company equity programs

Job summary

The American Housing Corporation in Austin, TX is seeking a Lead Design Architect who will define the visual aspect of new generation American Rowhomes. This full-time role requires over 6 years of experience in architecture or industrial design, focusing on design from concept to construction. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of construction methods and proficiency in design software such as Rhino, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite. Benefits include comprehensive perks and potential equity participation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in architecture or industrial design.
• Proven track record of taking designs from concept to construction.
• Strong understanding of material selection and finish specifications across complex projects.
• Familiarity with modular or off-site construction methods is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural exploration of rowhome product catalogue.
• Curate interior and exterior finishes across product lineup.
• Partner with teams to identify suppliers for quality assurances.
• Collaborate on defining architectural identity of products.
• Art-direct visualizations.
• Assist with value engineering.

Skills

Architectural design

Interior design

Communication skills

Value engineering

Construction methods knowledge

Proficiency in design software

Education

Relevant training in Architecture or Interior Design

Tools

Rhino

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

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: 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.