Senior Architect & Design Lead - Hybrid & Flexible Hours

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

PTO & holidays

Flexible hours

Career advancement

Job summary

DTJ DESIGN in Austin is seeking a seasoned Designer/Architect to lead projects from concept through documentation and delivery. You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, guide clients, and mentor staff while advancing award‑winning work.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical detailing, and collaboration across architecture and planning disciplines in a dynamic, multi‑discipline firm setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture
• 10+ years of relevant professional architectural experience
• Strong design and graphic skills
• Experience managing projects, consultants, and project documentation
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills
• Working knowledge of building construction methods and technical detailing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Revit, BIM 360, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Licensed architect or actively pursuing professional licensure
• Experience with SketchUp or other 3D modeling software preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects from concept through construction documentation and project delivery.
• Manage project teams, consultants, and project deliverables.
• Develop and coordinate drawing sets, technical documentation, and project presentations.
• Collaborate with architecture, planning, and landscape architecture teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to project team members.

Skills

Architectural design

Project leadership

Client relationship building

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

BIM 360

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Job description

DTJ DESIGN in Austin is seeking a seasoned Designer/Architect to lead projects from concept through documentation and delivery. You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, guide clients, and mentor staff while advancing award‑winning work.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical detailing, and collaboration across architecture and planning disciplines in a dynamic, multi‑discipline firm setting.