Lead Designer
$85,000–$95,000 year
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Develop residential design concepts, layouts, plans, elevations, and detailed construction drawings to translate client goals and site conditions into practical, buildable solutions. Support preconstruction through design development, scope clarification, and documentation, while preparing permit drawings for pricing, permitting, and construction. Coordinate with architects, engineers, vendors, and trade partners to identify constructability issues before production, and collaborate directly with project managers and field teams. Assist with site verification, field measurements, and existing-condition documentation to ensure final designs align with budget, schedule, and buildability.
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in residential design, architecture, drafting, design-build, remodeling, or custom home construction
- Strong understanding of construction drawings, detailing, specifications, and residential building systems
- Ability to create clear, accurate, and buildable design documents
- Working knowledge of permitting processes, code basics, and residential construction methods
- Experience with field measuring and existing-condition documentation
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with clients, consultants, project managers, superintendents, and trade partners
- Ability to balance design intent with budget, schedule, and construction realities
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a practical, solutions-focused mindset
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Licensed Residential Architect
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Revit
- Experience with Chief Architect
- Experience with SketchUp
- Experience with 2020 Design
- Design-build project delivery
- Selections coordination
- Permit drawing preparation
- Google Workspace and Microsoft skills
- JobTread, Buildertrend, CoConstruct, or similar construction management software
- High-end residential remodeling or custom home construction experience
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