Licensed Interior Architect - Lead Design & Mentorship, Houston

Huitt-Zollars; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telehealth

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation/Leave

Sick leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Professional fees reimbursements

Life/AD&D insurance

Retirement plans

ESOP

Employee-owned firm

Job summary

Huitt-Zollars in Houston is seeking a licensed Interior Architect to join our Downtown office. This full-time role leads interior architecture across all project phases, mentoring staff and collaborating with discipline leaders to deliver civic, commercial, and institutional projects.

The ideal candidate has a NAAB-accredited degree, a Texas license or reciprocity eligibility, and 6+ years of relevant design experience with Revit and 3D tools.

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 design, documentation, and construction experience in interior architecture and/or architectural projects.
• Proficient in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D modeling tools such as Enscape or SketchUp.
• Strong knowledge of codes, materials, systems, detailing, and sustainable practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development of design concepts, programming, space planning, and detailing.
• Ensure design continuity across project phases while aligning with goals, budgets, codes, and client expectations.
• Present design ideas clearly to clients, internal teams, and stakeholders.
• Oversee day-to-day design activities, coordinating with team members across disciplines and offices.
• Review and produce design/ construction documents, drawings, renderings, and specifications.
• Participate in site visits, submittal reviews, and construction phase support.
• Support the Project Manager in tracking schedules, deliverables, and project performance.
• Mentor junior staff and promote a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Collaboration

Design thinking

Education

NAAB-accredited degree

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Enscape

SketchUp

Job description

Huitt-Zollars in Houston is seeking a licensed Interior Architect to join our Downtown office. This full-time role leads interior architecture across all project phases, mentoring staff and collaborating with discipline leaders to deliver civic, commercial, and institutional projects.

The ideal candidate has a NAAB-accredited degree, a Texas license or reciprocity eligibility, and 6+ years of relevant design experience with Revit and 3D tools.