Design Architect

Architectural Designer III (Must have retail center design experience) Houston, Texas; Fully in-office Our client, a well‑established retail real estate developer with an in‑house architecture team, is looking for a seasoned Architectural Designer III to step into a hands‑on leadership role, managing individual retail projects from the ground up. This person will serve as the go‑to technical owner for assigned work, running point with consultants and tenants, keeping quality standards tight, and helping less experienced designers grow along the way. Duties Take projects from early concept work all the way through permit approval. Build out elevations, site plans, and both lease and property exhibits largely on your own. Turn tenant specs and prototype requirements into clean, permit‑ready drawing packages. Weigh in with design ideas that are buildable, not just good‑looking on paper. Act as the main architectural point of contact for tenants and outside consultants. Catch potential conflicts early and bring solutions to the table before they turn into problems. Own the process of responding to permit comments and pushing them to close. Check drawings for both internal consistency and compliance with local code requirements. Hold the line on QA/QC procedures and architectural standards across your project load.Keep documentation aligned across phases, disciplines, and deliverables. Review drawings produced by Designer I and II staff, offering detailed feedback. Help train and coach junior designers on coordination, quality, and general growth. Support new-hire onboarding and pitch in on technical training. Pass along lessons learned from past projects to help the team avoid repeat mistakes and move faster. Qualifications A bachelor's degree in Architecture or Architectural Technology (licensure is a bonus, not a requirement). At least 8 years in architectural production, with real ownership of retail projects. Comfort managing coordination with tenants and consultants on projects with multiple moving phases. Deep CAD skills and a track record of producing drawing sets that are actually permit‑ready. Familiarity with ALTA surveys, legal descriptions, entitlement paperwork, and lease exhibits. Some background enforcing drawing standards — formal QA/QC experience is a plus. A genuine interest in mentoring less experienced designers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Professional Alternatives