Architectural Design Director

We are looking for experienced Project Director to join our growing team in San Antonio, Texas.

Lead Design. Shape the Future. Create Impact.

Are you an accomplished architectural leader with a passion for design excellence, innovation, and delivering extraordinary projects?

This is an opportunity to join a globally recognized architectural firm and play a key role in shaping the design vision and execution of complex, high-profile projects across the United States and international markets.

We are seeking a Design Director with the creative vision, technical expertise, and leadership experience to guide projects from initial concept through construction documentation and execution. This role is ideal for a senior architect who is equally comfortable developing bold design concepts, leading multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with clients, and ensuring the highest standards of design and project delivery.

Our portfolio includes high-rise residential, luxury residential, hospitality, hotels, mixed-use developments, offices, stadiums, shopping centers, and other large-scale projects across the United States and global markets.

Why This Opportunity?

Global Reach — Collaborate on projects across the United States, South America, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Egypt, and Dubai.

High-Profile Projects — Lead the design vision for complex, large-scale developments across residential, hospitality, mixed-use, and other sectors.

Creative Leadership — Influence design direction, innovation, and architectural excellence from concept through execution.

Collaborative Environment — Work alongside talented architects, designers, engineers, consultants, and industry professionals.

Career Impact — Take a leadership role in a growing global practice and help shape the future of major architectural projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creative and technical design vision of projects from concept through construction documents and execution.
• Direct and guide design teams while collaborating with multidisciplinary consultants, including structural, MEP, and BIM teams.
• Review and approve design concepts, presentations, technical documentation, and project deliverables.
• Ensure projects meet the highest standards for quality, schedule, budget, building codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop architects, designers, and consultants.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients and participate in client presentations, meetings, and project discussions.
• Drive design excellence, innovation, and consistency across projects.
• Resolve complex design and project challenges while maintaining the overall vision, quality, and integrity of the work.
• Collaborate with project leadership to ensure successful project execution from design development through completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or a related field.
• Licensed Architect.
• Proven experience in architecture and planning.
• Experience leading medium- to large-scale projects, including high-rise residential, luxury residential, hospitality, hotels, mixed-use developments, offices, stadiums, or shopping centers.
• Strong experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with consultants.
• Proven experience in design leadership and project execution.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and U.S. regulations.
• Proficiency in Revit, BIM, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and architectural presentation tools.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, leadership, and client relationship skills.
• Experience working in the U.S. market is highly valued.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Starting Salary: $120,000+, with flexibility based on experience and qualifications.

Variable Compensation: 10%–30% of annual salary based on individual and company performance objectives.

Health Insurance: 50% company coverage of employee health insurance, including vision and dental.

Holiday Schedule: Half-day schedule on December 24 and December 31.

Year-End Bonus: Equivalent to up to 45 days of salary, subject to individual and company performance objectives and completion of one full calendar year of service.

Ready to Lead What Comes Next?

If you are an experienced architectural leader with a passion for design excellence, a proven track record of leading complex projects, and the vision to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or send your resume and portfolio to learn more about this opportunity.