Senior Architect: Fitness Facility Design Lead

Amped Fitness; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amped Fitness seeks a Licensed Architect to lead gym layout designs, spatial planning, and visual mockups for new locations. You will oversee concept-to-execution, ensuring code compliance and collaboration with leadership, field operations, and marketing.

You will produce construction documents, 3D visualizations, and maintain standards libraries while coordinating with contractors and vendors. On-site work in Pompano Beach, FL is required.

Qualifications

• Professional Degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch) required.
• Active Architectural License (Florida required and ability to obtain TX, AZ, GA, NV, OH, IN, IL, NJ).
• 4+ years experience in commercial architecture or interior planning (fitness, big-box retail, hospitality, or high-traffic environments preferred).
• Must be efficient and fast with SketchUp, or comparable rendering software.
• Experience working with municipalities and expediting permitting processes, navigating different codes and comments.
• Strong understanding of space planning, traffic flow, and equipment adjacencies.
• Proven experience producing coordinated construction documents and working with permitting authorities.
• Working knowledge of ADA, and relevant accessibility and life-safety codes.
• Portfolio demonstrating both technical documentation and 3D visualization capabilities.
• Ability to travel locally and/or fly out for site visits as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural vision, layout planning, and design standards for all Amped Fitness locations.
• Develop and manage architectural drawing sets, including floor plans, equipment layouts, interior elevations, and finish plans.
• Produce and/or oversee 3D visualizations and concept mockups for internal presentations and marketing use.
• Coordinate with engineers, general contractors, and vendors to ensure design feasibility and construction accuracy.
• Conduct site evaluations, field verifications, and progress oversight during build-outs.
• Ensure all designs meet applicable codes, ADA standards, and company design guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with the marketing team to translate architectural concepts into branded visuals and promotional materials.
• Maintain an organized library of equipment standards, templates, and layout best practices.

Skills

Space planning

Project coordination

Code compliance

ADA understanding

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Professional Degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch)

Tools

SketchUp

3D rendering

Job description

Amped Fitness seeks a Licensed Architect to lead gym layout designs, spatial planning, and visual mockups for new locations. You will oversee concept-to-execution, ensuring code compliance and collaboration with leadership, field operations, and marketing.

You will produce construction documents, 3D visualizations, and maintain standards libraries while coordinating with contractors and vendors. On-site work in Pompano Beach, FL is required.