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The American Housing Corporation is hiring a lead architectural designer to join its team in Austin, Texas.

The American Housing Corporation is on a mission to solve 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.

As the lead architectural designer, you will define the look and feel of the new generation of the American Rowhome. You will lead the design of a new residential catalogue, bespoke style across every scale: from the facades to every corner of our homes; and from concept to occupancy. The role would require both creativity and meticulous attention to detail.

The role is based full-time in Austin, TX, USA and would be ideal for an experienced designer who prefers to work hands-on, with a potential to grow a team over time.

What you’ll be working on:

• lead architectural exploration of our rowhome product catalogue, including new interior layouts, facades and styles
• lead the curation of interior and exterior finishes, fixtures and appliances across our product lineup
• 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
• art direct visualizations
• assist with value engineering in protecting a holistic design vision
• oversee projects through construction and iterate the designs based on learnings from realized projects

Qualifications:

• relevant training in architecture, interior design
• minimum ten years’ professional experience in architecture or industrial design
• proven track record of taking designs from concept to construction
• 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
• excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills; comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders
• proficiency in design software (e.g. Rhino, Revit, Enscape, SolidWorks, AutoCAD etc.)
• experience in value engineering or cost optimization in a design-driven context

Additional information:

• candidates must be based in or ready to relocate to Austin, TX full-time.
• relocation stipend can be provided
• the company provides comprehensive benefits, PTO and participation in company equity programs

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