Architectural Designer

Terry Black s Barbecue LLC•Austin, TX

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Black Family Hospitality (BFH) is seeking a Full-Time Architectural Designer to join our growing team and support a robust pipeline of hospitality and restaurant projects. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically skilled, and comfortable wearing multiple hats. You’ll work directly with the Director of Design and company leadership to translate hand-drawn concepts into detailed, buildable drawings, maintain and update existing restaurant documentation, and help develop new properties from concept to completion, work with contractors and make decisions in real time. With several new projects on the horizon and ongoing work across multiple locations, this is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to grow with a fast-moving, design-forward company.

Requirements

3–5 years of relevant design or drafting experience in hospitality, commercial, or retail environments
Hands on, able to pro-actively address problems quickly and dissimulate it to the contractors
Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign and Photoshop
Strong communication and collaboration skills; comfortable interpreting hand sketches and asking clarifying questions
Highly organized with excellent time management skills
Self-starter with a problem-solving mindset
All work is in-person at the High Road office. Traveling to project sites a few times a month will be required along with overnight stays
Candidate must be based in Austin, TX to attend monthly off-site meetings and project visits if required

Responsibilities

Create architectural drawings from hand sketches, verbal direction, and concept plans
Develop floor plans, elevations, and technical details in AutoCAD or Revit
Coordinate small updates, repairs, and additions for operating restaurant locations
Support documentation and design for upcoming projects
Gather field measurements and assess existing conditions during site visits
Participate in in-person meetings for project reviews and team collaboration
Collaborate closely with the Director of Design and executive team.
Working for contractors, making decisions in real time and keeping projects on schedule
Maintain organized drawing sets and manage project files efficiently.
Efficient and has a hand's - on approach
Willingness to jump in and finish what they started
Quick learner that is able to grasp information quickly, and doesn't shy from asking questions to make the best decision