Architectural Designer
Architectural Designer - Hospitality, Resorts & Entertainment
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Position Type: Full-time, Hybrid
Experience Level: 3-8 years
Sector Focus: Hospitality, Luxury Resorts, Hotels, Spas, F&B, Entertainment
About the Role
A design-forward Phoenix architecture studio with an established hospitality portfolio is seeking a Mid-Level Architectural Designer to support concept development, design documentation, and guest-experience-driven architecture for a range of resort, hotel, spa, and entertainment-focused projects.
Phoenix hospitality work combines desert luxury, wellness, elevated F&B, and destination-level experiences, making this role ideal for designers who thrive in creative, narrative-driven environments.
Key Responsibilities
Concept Development & Early Design
- Contribute to conceptual design for resorts, hotels, spas, restaurants, lounges, and entertainment venues.
- Prepare sketches, diagrams, renderings, and early presentation materials.
- Collaborate with senior designers to establish project themes, storylines, spatial concepts, and visual direction.
Architectural Design & Visualization
- Develop design options in Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, or Rhino, generating compelling visuals for internal and client reviews.
- Support planning and layout of hospitality programs including guest rooms, suites, lobbies, restaurants, spa areas, bars, outdoor amenities, and BOH spaces.
- Participate in massing, façade studies, interior architecture concepts, and experiential design moments.
Documentation & Technical Support
- Produce architectural drawings (plans, elevations, sections) during SD and DD phases, with continued involvement in CDs depending on experience.
- Coordinate with interiors teams to align architectural and interior elements in hospitality-focused environments.
- Assist in detailing key hospitality components such as casinos, spa facilities, resorts hotels
Collaboration & Coordination
- Work closely with project architects, interior designers, PMs, and consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, landscape).
- Support client presentations with clear graphics, renderings, and diagrams.
- Participate in design critiques and contribute to team ideation.
Construction Support
- Assist in reviewing submittals, RFIs, and material samples.
- Attend occasional site visits to understand construction realities and support design execution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
- 3-8 years of architectural design experience, with a preference for hospitality, resort, entertainment, or large commercial work.
- Strong proficiency in Revit required; experience in SketchUp, Enscape, Rhino, Lumion, or Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
- Solid understanding of hospitality design principles: circulation, operational flow, guest experience sequencing, and spatial planning.
- Strong visual communication and rendering skills.
- Familiarity with building codes and ADA guidelines related to public and commercial environments.
- Passion for hospitality design, narrative-driven environments, and experiential architecture.
- Licensure not required but interest in pursuing licensure is valued.
Why This Opportunity?
- Contribute to high-impact hospitality projects across Phoenix and the Southwest.
- Join a creative studio with a strong commitment to design quality and experiential environments.
- Grow into Project Designer or Project Architect roles with mentorship from senior leaders.
- Add destination-level resort and entertainment work to your portfolio.
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