Senior Designer

DBI/David Brown International

Senior Designer

Austin, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you a talented and imaginative designer looking to take your career to the next level in a firm that values creativity, elegance, and hospitality? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-end residential architecture firm that is redefining luxury living in Texas and beyond.

    Why This Role Is Exceptional:

    • Creative Impact: You'll work directly with the firm’s principal, playing a central role in shaping some of the most stunning custom homes in the region.
    • High-Caliber Projects: Lead design on multi-million dollar homes ($5M–$25M+) with discerning, high-net-worth clients who value artistry and innovation.
    • Mentorship and Growth: Be mentored by a visionary design leader who is ready to invest in your growth. This is a rare opportunity to be groomed into a creative leadership position.
    • True Design Ownership: From early concept sketches through construction, you’ll guide the full design lifecycle—helping turn dreams into built form.
    • Values-Driven Culture: Work in an environment where hospitality, empathy, and simplicity are foundational to both design and culture.
    • Unique Positioning: This role is not about competing for recognition—it’s about enhancing the voice of the firm and building its next generation.
    • Strategic Opportunity: Join at a pivotal time as the firm expands into developing its own branded homes—offering creative challenge and new market growth.

    What You’ll Do:

    • Develop and lead conceptual design with hand sketching and visual storytelling
    • Collaborate closely with project architects, consultants, and clients
    • Manage the design narrative and process from vision through execution
    • Represent the firm’s aesthetic and values in every client interaction
    • Maintain strong relationships with builders and consultants
    • Ensure quality, detail, and client satisfaction across all phases

    What You Bring:

    • 8+ years of experience in high-end residential design
    • Strong hand sketching and design development skills
    • Confident and communicative—without ego
    • A passion for detail, hospitality, and functional elegance
    • Ability to manage complex, high-touch client relationships
    • Experience working with consultants, vendors, and site teams

     

  • Compensation
    $120,000 per year