Reports To:
VP of Sales & Marketing
Location:
Central Indiana (southside and northside of Indianapolis locations available)
Job Summary: Duke Companies is an award-winning design-build firm serving Central Indiana through three divisions: Duke Homes, Duke Renovations, and Duke Commercial. We craft timeless spaces and places that elevate families and strengthen communities. We are looking for a designer who cares deeply about craftsmanship, client experience, and building places that matter.
The Architectural Designer will partner with division managers in leading residential design projects from schematic design through construction documentation, collaborating closely with sales, operations, and clients to ensure thoughtful design and buildable execution.
Why This Role Is Unique:
Opportunity to shape high-end custom homes from concept to construction
Exposure to residential, renovation, and commercial projects
Essential Job Functions:
Develop design documents for projects in all design phases, including master plot planning, schematic (SD), design development (DD), and construction documentation (CD).
Utilize AutoCAD and/or Revit to produce professional construction documents
Work with equipment suppliers/vendors/consultants to obtain the necessary information needed for design completion.
Work directly with clients - communicating challenges, possibilities, and input needs to complete design phases. This includes in-person meetings, phone calls, and emails.
Assist other design team members with design solutions or load management
Assist in providing needed details or documents for permitting
Review drawings and documents to assure compliance with company design and production standards, as well as building code requirements.
Create renderings and 3D models as needed (preferred but not required)
2. Selections & Field Work
Support and/or lead field visits and site surveys when needed, including capturing as-built measurements
Support construction administration activities such as preparing construction sketches, submittal review, and RFI responses as well as performing on-site observations and field support when called upon
Assist clients with selection decisions when necessary
3. Other Responsibilities
Collaborate with interior designers when applicable
Create relevant reports detailing work as needed
Capture meeting notes and project details in Salesforce (CRM) and Slack
Supplemental Job Functions:
Lead strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned (which may/may-not directly relate to pre-defined functions)
Be present at or help at company events if/when they occur
Assist and participate in various company initiatives
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Degree related to architectural design
At least 5 years of full-time experience in a variety of architectural design roles
Experience as a Project Architect on residential projects preferred
Experience with providing complete construction documents
Proficient in AutoCAD or Revit
Understanding of architectural design principles, classical knowledge preferred
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills – client interaction and client leadership experience preferred
Ability to manage time well & prioritize activities
Salary andBenefits:
Competitive salary based on experience
Profit share opportunity
Health Insurance
Paid time off
Continuing education support
The above is intended to describe the essential and supplemental functions of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all-supplemental duties, responsibilities or nonessential requirements.
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VP of Sales & Marketing
Location:
Central Indiana (southside and northside of Indianapolis locations available)
Job Summary: Duke Companies is an award-winning design-build firm serving Central Indiana through three divisions: Duke Homes, Duke Renovations, and Duke Commercial. We craft timeless spaces and places that elevate families and strengthen communities. We are looking for a designer who cares deeply about craftsmanship, client experience, and building places that matter.
The Architectural Designer will partner with division managers in leading residential design projects from schematic design through construction documentation, collaborating closely with sales, operations, and clients to ensure thoughtful design and buildable execution.
Why This Role Is Unique:
Opportunity to shape high-end custom homes from concept to construction
Exposure to residential, renovation, and commercial projects
Essential Job Functions:
Develop design documents for projects in all design phases, including master plot planning, schematic (SD), design development (DD), and construction documentation (CD).
Utilize AutoCAD and/or Revit to produce professional construction documents
Work with equipment suppliers/vendors/consultants to obtain the necessary information needed for design completion.
Work directly with clients - communicating challenges, possibilities, and input needs to complete design phases. This includes in-person meetings, phone calls, and emails.
Assist other design team members with design solutions or load management
Assist in providing needed details or documents for permitting
Review drawings and documents to assure compliance with company design and production standards, as well as building code requirements.
Create renderings and 3D models as needed (preferred but not required)
2. Selections & Field Work
Support and/or lead field visits and site surveys when needed, including capturing as-built measurements
Support construction administration activities such as preparing construction sketches, submittal review, and RFI responses as well as performing on-site observations and field support when called upon
Assist clients with selection decisions when necessary
3. Other Responsibilities
Collaborate with interior designers when applicable
Create relevant reports detailing work as needed
Capture meeting notes and project details in Salesforce (CRM) and Slack
Supplemental Job Functions:
Lead strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned (which may/may-not directly relate to pre-defined functions)
Be present at or help at company events if/when they occur
Assist and participate in various company initiatives
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Degree related to architectural design
At least 5 years of full-time experience in a variety of architectural design roles
Experience as a Project Architect on residential projects preferred
Experience with providing complete construction documents
Proficient in AutoCAD or Revit
Understanding of architectural design principles, classical knowledge preferred
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills – client interaction and client leadership experience preferred
Ability to manage time well & prioritize activities
Salary andBenefits:
Competitive salary based on experience
Profit share opportunity
Health Insurance
Paid time off
Continuing education support
The above is intended to describe the essential and supplemental functions of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all-supplemental duties, responsibilities or nonessential requirements.
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