About

• Description
• About Us
• TLEE Spas + Wellness brings more than 25 years of expertise in creating award-winning spas and wellness experiences. Our firm blends creativity with operational excellence to deliver projects that set new benchmarks for design, functionality, and client satisfaction. With a discerning portfolio of global clients, we are known for elevating wellness-forward concepts and making them operationally viable.

• Position Summary
• The Senior Architect & Wellness Designer is responsible for the architectural design, planning, and integration of wellness spaces across TLEE Spas + Wellness projects. Combining licensed architectural expertise with a specialization in spa/wellness environments, this role ensures that every project is both aesthetically inspiring and technically sound. The Senior Architect plays a pivotal role in translating wellness concepts into buildable realities that align with sustainability, code compliance, and operational efficiency.

• Architectural Design Leadership
• Lead the design of spa, hydrothermal, and wellness facilities from schematic design through construction documentation.
• Develop architectural drawings, plans, and details tailored to luxury hospitality standards.
• Coordinate seamlessly with MEP engineers, contractors, fabricators, and interior designers.

• Wellness Integration
• Translate wellness philosophies (thermal bathing, hydrothermal therapies, holistic treatment modalities) into spatial and architectural solutions.
• Ensure circulation, adjacencies, and experiential design support the guest journey and operational flow.
• Advise on materials, finishes, and sustainable practices to align with wellness principles.

• Technical & Code Oversight
• Serve as licensed architect of record on select projects.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, accessibility standards (ADA), and LEED/sustainability criteria.
• Provide detailed oversight during construction administration, site visits, and punch-list reviews.

• Client & Team Collaboration
• Work directly with clients, operators, and brand partners to integrate architectural solutions into larger hospitality or mixed-use projects.
• Mentor junior designers in architectural best practices and wellness-specific design approaches.
• Act as bridge between conceptual design team and technical consultants to ensure feasibility and fidelity to vision.
• Requirements
• Key Skills & Competencies
• Licensed architect (NCARB preferred) with 20+ years of experience
• LEED accreditation or equivalent sustainability expertise
• Strong portfolio of built spa, hospitality, or wellness projects.
• Ability to merge creative design intent with constructability and operational efficiency
• Excellent communicator with collaborative approach to working across disciplines.
• Candidate Profile
• 10 years of experience in architecture, with at least 5 years focused on spa/wellness or hospitality.
• Experience working with high-end hospitality brands (luxury resorts, hotels, wellness centers).
• Strong leadership in architectural documentation, detailing, and coordination.
• Passion for wellness and sustainability, with proven ability to innovate in spa/wellness design.