Lead Architect � Design Iconic Modular Spaces That Wow the World

Roxbox•Houston, TX

11d•$150,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

You dont just draft plansyou engineer how work gets done. Youre at your best when standards are clear, drawings are tight, and the path from concept to construction is logically sound. You value autonomy, accuracy, and authority over your domain, and you take pride in creating architectural solutions that hold up in the real worldnot just on paper. At ROXBOX, your designs wont sit in a portfoliotheyll show up in high-profile food halls, entertainment venues, municipal spaces, hospitality projects, and branded installations across the U.S. and the Caribbean. We build bold, modular structures for clients who expect innovation, speed, and impactand were looking for a Lead Architect whos ready to own that responsibility as we scale. This is a role for someone who wants real ownership, influence over how design scales, and the satisfaction of seeing their work get builtand noticed.

Requirements

Licensed Architect in Texas, Colorado, or another U.S. state
5+ years of architectural design experience, ideally with steel structures, fabrication, or modular construction
2+ years leading or managing architectural/design teams with accountability for results
Strong 3D modeling and documentation skills with the ability to review, correct, and teach others
Comfortable managing multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and momentum
Clear, confident communicator who can explain design decisions and the why behind them
Revit
AutoCAD
Bluebeam
Autodesk Viewer
Google Workspace

Nice To Haves

Experience with shipping container or modular construction
Multi-state licensure
5+ years leading architectdesigner teams
SketchUp and SolidWorks experience helpful; currently being phased out

Responsibilities

Architectural Leadership : Lead and mentor designers and engineers, setting standards, reviewing work, and ensuring consistency, accuracy, and accountability across the design team.
Client-Facing Design Authority : Work directly with clients to understand goals, constraints, and visionthen translate that into modular-ready architectural solutions.
Design-to-Production Translation: Serve as the bridge between architecture and manufacturing, ensuring designs are buildable, efficient, and aligned with production realities.
Process & Capacity Building: Implement and refine design workflows, standards, and tools that increase throughput and prepare the team for growth.
Technical Oversight: Spot-check models, drawings, and details; step in hands-on when complexity demands it; coach the team toward better outcomes.
Problem Anticipation & Resolution: Identify design risks early and develop smart solutions to keep projects moving and teams aligned.
Documentation Excellence : Create and refine drawings, diagrams, and specifications that are clear, complete, and construction-ready.
Continuous Improvement : Stay current on industry trends, emerging tools, and better methodsand bring what works back into the ROXBOX system.