Residential Designer

We are seeking a detail-oriented and creative Architectural Drafter / Residential Designer to prepare, design, and maintain accurate working drawings for our residential projects. The ideal candidate will create efficient, well-designed homes that align with customer desires and company strategy. This role is vital in ensuring that each home reflects superior design quality, constructability, and value.

Essential Job Functions

- Customize residential plans per contract specifications with a high level of accuracy. - Prepare complete sets of construction drawings for each project, following company drafting standards and processes. - Assist in designing and maintaining the company’s plan library, emphasizing aesthetics, value engineering, and functional design. - Update base house templates to reflect specification changes and field feedback. - Process plan changes through the company workflow and communicate effectively with superintendents and production teams. - Conduct on-site field visits with production staff as needed to resolve design-related issues. - Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure designs are practical, efficient, and meet customer expectations.

General Skills and Attributes

- Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and a consistent, steady demeanor. - Proactive in offering ideas for improvement in a respectful and knowledgeable manner. - Presents the company in a positive, professional image at all times. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Works collaboratively, sharing information and feedback across teams.

Normal business hours: Monday – Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Occasional night or weekend work may be required based on project needs.

Requirements

- Degree in Architecture, Drafting, or Design (preferred) or equivalent residential drafting experience. - 1–3 years of experience using Revit (strongly preferred). - 1–3 years of experience in residential construction or homebuilding desired. - Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. - Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.