Role Qualities
A successful candidate is organized, detail-oriented, patient, creative, and able to balance multiple deadlines and priorities at once. This role requires technical qualifications related to architectural design, excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills, and a commitment to working collaboratively with team members and clients. A successful member of the Lewis Creek Builders team is kind, flexible, and dedicated to providing excellent service to our community.
Role Summary
The goal of the Designer is to facilitate the articulation, conceptualization, definition, and development of project design from the start of contracted work through to the completion of the project build. The Designer partners directly with clients and collaborates closely with the Sales, Project Management, and Build teams. This is a full-time position expected to work 40 hours per week with 75-90% of those hours billable to clients. This position is based in our Essex Junction, VT office, with the flexibility to work from home as feasible within role duties. This position reports to the Design Manager.
Principal Duties
This role holds ownership of the design process for projects, as assigned, and works to:
Facilitate design and project development detailing from initial design to close-out of a project. Identifying open questions and working directly with clients to facilitate decisions and selections throughout the design-build process.
Gather accurate as-built measurements and existing conditions for renovation projects. Produce as-built drawings in architectural rendering software.
Communicate and present initial schematic design and subsequent revisions, constantly working toward better alignment between client vision and the design.
Produce design ideas, schematic design drawings, design development drawings, and 2D and 3D visual presentations for client meetings, and final construction documents.
Work with the production team to produce all documents to make a build-ready project, including the acquisition of zoning and building permits.
Utilize and improve systems for project reporting, communication, and the overall design and development process.
Work with the production team on the effective implementation of design and design changes during the build phase of a project. Providing support for overall quality assurance and aesthetic guidance. Ask questions of the field team to surface design feedback and work to maintain excellent alignment between the build and design teams.
Balance deadlines and priorities for multiple projects by understanding the design-build workflow and the company production schedule.
Diligently track and accurately record billable and non-billable time.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including excellent active listening skills.
Design problem solving skills.
Ability to produce media to communicate design ideas.
Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
Qualifications
We are currently seeking candidates with 8-10 years or more of direct experience in residential architectural design, with a minimum requirement of 5 years of experience.
Knowledge and skill in architectural rendering 2D and 3D. Project management experience is a plus, and on-site experience is also beneficial.
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time, salaried position with an expected salary of $65,000 to $85,000.
Benefits include:
Health insurance, 3 competitive plans to choose from
$1000 HRA account for employees enrolled in a health plan
Dental insurance
Disability and life insurance
IRA with contribution matching up to 3%
10 days paid vacation, 15 days after 3 years, 20 days after 5 years
5 paid sick/personal days
6 paid holidays
$250 equipment allowance
Support for work-life balance and flexibility
Opportunities for continued learning & professional growth
