Project Architect/Designer - Hospitality & Placemaking

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture is seeking an experienced Project Architect/Designer to join our Houston office. This role offers ownership of meaningful portions of a project while growing technical, design, and leadership skills, working with experienced teams to translate concepts into built work.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in architecture, a degree in architecture, proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite and AutoCAD, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in architecture.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture from an accredited university
• Ability to commute to our Houston, TX office a minimum of three days per week
• Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of architectural practice, including design, documentation, detailing, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies
• Demonstrated design ability and a strong portfolio of academic and professional work
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute effectively across multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the design and delivery of projects across a variety of scales, typologies, and phases of design
• Developing design concepts and translating them into coordinated drawings, models, details, and construction documents
• Preparing project documentation, specifications, and presentation materials in collaboration with project teams
• Coordinating with consultants and internal team members to maintain project alignment and documentation quality
• Supporting construction administration efforts, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and assisting with field observations
• Taking ownership of assigned portions of a project while proactively communicating progress, questions, and potential coordination issues
• Contributing to technical problem-solving and design discussions throughout the life of a project
• Participating on multiple concurrent projects in various capacities

Skills

Revit

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication skills

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Master's Degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture is seeking an experienced Project Architect/Designer to join our Houston office. This role offers ownership of meaningful portions of a project while growing technical, design, and leadership skills, working with experienced teams to translate concepts into built work.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in architecture, a degree in architecture, proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite and AutoCAD, and strong communication.