Residential Architect

Merito Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Merito Group in Miami, FL seeks a mid-level Licensed Architect to lead the design and execution of ultra-luxury single-family residences. You will collaborate with principals, clients, consultants, and contractors to deliver architecturally distinctive, technically rigorous homes with strong ownership.

This hands-on role emphasizes design leadership and project responsibility. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of experience in high-end residential work, a Florida license, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Professional architecture degree from an accredited program (B.Arch or M.Arch).
• Florida architectural license; reciprocity a plus; willing to pursue.
• 5–8 years in professional practice with strong custom single-family residential focus.
• Demonstrated portfolio of high-end residential work, $3M+ construction cost.
• Proficiency in Revit; experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape/Lumion, and Adobe Suite; deep code knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead design across all phases: programming to construction administration.
• Develop floor plans, elevations, sections, and detailed drawings for custom homes.
• Coordinate with structural, MEP, civil, landscape, and interior design consultants.
• Manage permitting with local jurisdictions, HOA, and code review.
• Conduct site visits, respond to RFIs, review submittals, and support close-out.
• Work with principals to translate vision into buildable design.
• Create Moldboard and Interior Design Sets.
• Maintain budgets, schedules, and design quality across multiple projects.
• Stay current on building codes and luxury residential trends.

Skills

Detailing

Communication

Client presentations

Project management

Multi-project oversight

Education

B.Arch or M.Arch

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Enscape/Lumion

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Licensed Architect (Ultra-Luxury Residential), Miami, FL ($125k-$150k

We are a premier luxury real estate development firm specializing in ultra-high-end custom estates in exclusive communities throughout South Florida. Our portfolio includes waterfront mansions, architecturally significant residences, and world-class luxury properties built to the highest standards of craftsmanship and design.

POSITION SUMMARY

We're hiring a mid-level Licensed Architect to lead the design and execution of custom luxury single-family residences. You'll work directly with principals, clients, consultants, and contractors to produce homes that are architecturally distinctive, technically rigorous, and built to last. This is a hands-on role with significant project ownership — not a production seat

RESPONSIBILITI E

• Lead design across all phases: programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, permitting, bidding, and construction administration
• Develop floor plans, elevations, sections, and detailed construction drawings for custom single-family homes
• Collaborate with structural, MEP, civil, landscape, and interior design consultants to coordinate a complete set of documents
• Manage the permitting process with local jurisdictions, including zoning, HOA, and code review
• Conduct site visits, respond to RFIs, review submittals, and support construction administration through project close-out
• Work directly with the Davco principals to translate vision into buildable design
• Create Moldboard and Interior Design Sets
• Maintain project budgets, schedules, and design quality across multiple concurrent projec
• tsStay current on building codes, materials, sustainability practices, and luxury residential trends

QUALIFICATION

• Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch) from an accredited program
• Knowledge in Interior Design
• Active architectural license in Florida (Texas a plus; willingness to pursue reciprocity required
• 5–8 years of professional experience, with a meaningful portion focused on custom single-family residential
• Demonstrated portfolio of high-end residential work — ground-up custom homes, ideally in the $3M+ construction cost range Proficiency in Revit (required), AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape/Lumion or equivalent rendering tools, and Adobe Creative SuiteDeep working knowledge of the Florida Building Code, including high-velocity hurricane zone requirements where applicable
• Strong detailing skills and a refined design sensibility — clients will see the work
• Excellent communication skills; comfortable presenting to sophisticated clients and managing consultant
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without losing design quality or schedule control
• NICE TO HAVE:
• Experience with coastal construction, waterfront properties, or hurricane-resilient design
• Familiarity with traditional, transitional, and contemporary architectural vocabularies (clients vary)
• LEED AP or other sustainability credentials
• Relationships with South Florida contractors, consultants, and municipal officials Experience working in an owner/developer environment rather than a pure service firm
• WHAT WE OFFER:
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Performance bonus tied to project delivery and design quality
• Direct exposure to principals and meaningful design ownership — your work, your name
• A pipeline of well-capitalized projects with clients who care about design