Residential Designer

 

As a residential designer you will offer our clients a design service that includes an extensive and thoughtful approach to designing, specifying and permitting their projects. We have found a variety of
professionals can achieve success in this position because we use a team approach. Therefore, we invite architects, building designers and interior designers to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Property research using local planning departments on online resources.

  • Client communication through meetings, emails, texts and phone calls.

  • Create 3d renderings to enhance communications with clients.

  • Understand and communicate sustainable materials and practices appropriate for projects.

  • Understand and communicate high-performance building methods appropriate for projects.

  • Site measuring and simple photography

  • Extensive experience with 3d architectural modeling programs

  • Drafting of as-builts, concepts, plans and details to create complete drawing layouts.

  • Research and specification of building materials, both structural and finish components.

  • Create permit ready drawings.

  • Create all details and documentation needed to construct the design.

  • Familiarity with Architectural styles and eras.

  • Familiarity with the following codes and standards: IRC, WA State Energy, WA Storm-water Management.

  • Knowledge of building systems: HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical

  • Familiarity with interior and exterior residential surfaces

  • General understanding of the role of energy modeling in design

Minimum Qualifications

  • Dependable, presentable transportation

  • Valid driver’s license with an excellent record

  • Verifiable references from previous employer(s) and client(s)

  • 5 years of verifiable experience in the design development of significant remodels & custom homes

  • Provide a portfolio by digital means that includes examples of your drawings and completed job photos.

  • Provide a brief description of work, community involvement, or past study of environmental sustainability issues that have interested you. This can be outside of the building industry, we'd love to hear about it no matter how large or small.

Compensation

  • Starting wage commensurate with qualifications and experience.

  • The current wage range for this position is $28-$34/hour.

  • Benefits Package:

    • Health care

    • Vacation

    • Profit Sharing

    • Ira Contributions