Lead design architect - architecture

The Role: Lead Design Architect
As The Lead Design Architect, you will define the look and feel of the new generation of the American Rowhome. You will drive the design from concept to construction. You will lead the design of a new residential catalogue, bespoke style across every scale: from the facades to every corner of our homes. The role is based full-time in Austin, TX and would be ideal for an experienced designer who prefers to work hands-on, with a potential to grow a team over time.

The American Housing Corporation is on a mission to solve the America's housing crisis through all-out housing production. We believe that America's affordability crisis is fundamentally a production crisis, and that solving it requires a vertically integrated development approach: We buy land, design and manufacture, install, and sell our homes directly to customers - all by ourselves.

Partner with the Product Engineering and Supply Chain teams to identify suppliers capable of delivering intended quality at competitive price points and reliable timelines.

Partner with Product and Brand team on defining the unique architectural identity of our products.

Assist with value engineering in protecting a holistic design vision.

Oversee projects through construction and iterate the designs based on learnings from realized projects.

Relevant training in Architecture, Interior Design.

Minimum 10 years of professional experience in architecture, or industrial design.

Proven track record of managing material selection and finish specifications across complex projects.

Strong working knowledge of construction methods, trade coordination, and traditional building practices. Familiarity with modular or off-site construction methods is preferable.

Proficiency in design software (e.g., Rhino, Revit, Enscape, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc).

Experience in value engineering or cost optimization in a design-driven context.

Candidates must be based in or ready to relocate to Austin, TX full-time.

The company provides comprehensive benefits, PTO, and participation in company equity programs.

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