Lead Designer

We are seeking a full-time Lead Designer to join our growing team at HHI Builders. This is a senior-level role for an experienced residential designer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys both the creative and technical sides of design. Our projects range from single-room remodels, such as kitchens and bathrooms, to whole-home renovations, additions, screen porches, and garage additions. The ideal candidate has strong design instincts, excellent client communication skills, and the ability to translate client goals into thoughtful, functional, and buildable designs. This role is approximately 70% design focused and 30% client facing. You will work closely with clients to understand their vision, guide them through design decisions and material selections, and collaborate with our architectural designer and draftsman to create construction-ready plans. We are looking for someone who is not only excited to design beautiful spaces but also eager to help shape and improve our design department as we continue to grow. This position currently works alongside our architectural designer and design assistant, with strong future growth potential into a leadership role overseeing additional designers and helping lead the design department as the company expands. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a competitive salary, a creative and collaborative work environment, and strong opportunities for long-term growth and leadership.

Responsibilities

Meet with clients to understand project goals, lifestyle needs, design preferences, and budget

Develop creative and functional designs for residential remodels, renovations, and additions

Create architectural models, renderings, presentation boards, selection sheets, and other client-facing visual materials using software such as Revit, Enscape, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Canva, or similar tools

Collaborate with our architectural designer and draftsman to develop architectural and build-ready plans

Guide clients through finish and material selections, including cabinetry, countertops, tile, plumbing fixtures, lighting, flooring, hardware, and paint

Keep projects moving by helping clients make timely and confident decisions

Maintain awareness of budget impacts during design and help guide clients toward practical solutions

Clearly document design details, specifications, and selections for estimating, purchasing, and construction teams

Oversee and help direct the work of the Design Assistant

Help improve internal design systems, workflows, standards, and organizational processes

Manage multiple projects while maintaining deadlines and attention to detail

Qualifications

5+ years of residential design experience required

Intermediate or higher proficiency in Revit strongly preferred

Intermediate or higher proficiency in Enscape or similar rendering software strongly preferred

Candidates without strong Revit experience may still be considered if they have advanced proficiency in comparable architectural design software, such as SketchUp 2020, or AutoCAD, and demonstrate the ability to quickly learn new software

Strong ability to create polished client-facing presentation boards, finish boards, selection sheets, and design packages using Canva or similar presentation software required

Strong understanding of space planning, material selection, and residential design principles

Excellent communication, presentation, and client relationship skills

Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment

Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities

Experience in remodeling or design-build environments preferred

Construction knowledge is a strong plus, but not required

Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field preferred, but not required for candidates with strong experience and portfolio

Coachable and team-oriented, with a willingness to accept feedback, ask for help when needed, and learn from others without ego

Compensation
$60,000 - $80,000 per year

#J-18808-Ljbffr