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Residential Architectural Designer

David Weekley Homes
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026

Job Description

David Weekley Homes is seeking qualified residential designers to join our Architectural Design team. These Team Members will have a key role in the development of product for various cities throughout the U.S. We're looking for professionals who have enthusiastic attitudes along with a passion for residential design to share in our success!

Job Responsibilities:

  • Development of both single-family and multi-family architectural plans for our various cities
  • Ensures that all architectural plans are compliant with the codes and requirements specified by the permitting authority in various cities
  • Revise architectural plans as marked and thoroughly coordinate all sheets that are affected by any changes
  • Develop details per drawing specifics
  • Ensures established deadlines are met
  • Facilitates problem-solving with fellow Team Members and City Coordinators/Managers.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Environmental Design, Engineering, or a closely related field. Or an applied technical/associate's degree in Architectural Design.
  • 4 or more years of working knowledge of residential plans and construction drawings
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit required
  • An ideal candidate will also possess the following essential soft skills: team player, effective time and project management, problem-solving, sense of urgency, creativity, attention to detail, and a great deal of flexibility

Additional Information

Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for work visas.

Work Location: This position will be based at our Houston Headquarters near I-10 Katy Freeway and 610 West Loop North Freeway.

What We Offer:

Come build your future with our winning team, recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" 18 times! David Weekley Homes builds in 19 markets across the U.S. and is one of the largest private home builders in America. 

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

  • Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401k and discretionary 8% match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Profit Sharing
  • Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO
  • New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
  • College Scholarship Program
  • Community Outreach
  • Sabbaticals
  • And more!

David Weekley Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law.

Note to Job Seekers: No telephone calls or walk-ins please. Interviews are by appointment only. Your resume will be reviewed and qualified candidates may be contacted in the event of a potential job match, or if further information is needed.

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