Entry Level Architectural Designer

Entry Level Architectural Designer

Role Description: Huitt-Zollars is seeking a motivated and design-focused Entry-Level Architectural Designer to join our Downtown Houston office. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to architectural projects across multiple phases, from early concept development through construction administration. The ideal candidate brings a strong design sensibility, emerging technical skills, and a collaborative mindset to support the delivery of high-quality, client-focused solutions.

Working closely with Architects, Interior Designers, Project Managers, and firm leadership, the Entry-Level Design Associate will support both creative design efforts and technical documentation while developing a strong foundation in project delivery and professional practice.

Location: Houston Downtown, Texas

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary

Registration(s): Not Required

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Interior Design, Interior Architecture from an accredited program

Duties:

Design Support

• Assist in the development of design concepts, programming, space planning, and detailing.
• Contribute to design studies, renderings, and graphic materials that clearly communicate design intent.
• Support the preparation of material finish boards, furniture selections, and presentation materials.

Project Execution

• Work on multiple projects at various stages, supporting teams in delivering coordinated design and construction documents.
• Under supervision, prepare and modify drawings and models in Revit.
• Assist in the preparation of specifications, meeting minutes, agency applications, and other project documentation.
• Participate in site visits and assist with field documentation and observations.
• Support construction phase activities, including logging and routing submittals and RFIs.

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across architecture, interiors, and engineering.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to a positive, inclusive, and productive work environment.
• Seek feedback and actively engage in learning opportunities to grow technical and design skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Interior Design, Interior Architecture from an accredited program.
• Basic proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and 3D visualization tools (Enscape, Lumion, or similar) is a plus.
• Ability to read redlines and accurately update drawings and models.

Technical Support Role Annual Performance Goals & Expectations:

• Having a deep understanding of how your work and contributions as a co-owner add to Huitt-Zollars’ mission and core values.
• Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.
• Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish assignments.
• Maintains a safe and hazard-free work area and operates with a 'safety first' approach to their work – even within an office setting.
• Routinely functions in a technically proficient manner on project/technical operations.
• Takes on more responsibilities and actively seeks out opportunities to grow/learn beyond their typical key responsibilities that add value to the quality, efficiency, and/or profitability of a project(s), a team(s), or the Company’s performance.

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars’ Core Value Competencies

About Huitt-Zollars:

• Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.
• Located in more than 20 locations throughout 11 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.

Benefits & Perks:

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP
• Work for an Employee-Owned firm

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Huitt-Zollars is a federal contractor and subcontractor and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), which prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action to employ and advance qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.