Architectural Designer for High-End Residential Remodeling

HHI Builders; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HHI Builders on Hilton Head Island is seeking an Architectural Designer with 4–8+ years of residential experience to take ownership of drawings from existing conditions to construction. You will coordinate with project directors, interior designers, estimators, and engineers to ensure buildable, well-documented designs for high-end renovations and additions.

You will contribute to planning, detailing, and documenting complex remodels, while visiting active sites and upholding codes and

Qualifications

• Approximately 4–8+ years of residential architectural design or drafting experience.
• Strong experience producing residential construction documents.
• Remodeling and addition experience strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of residential construction and building codes.
• Experience coordinating structural engineers and outside consultants.
• Strong attention to dimensional accuracy and drawing coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort visiting active residential construction sites.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Experience with Chief Architect is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar residential design software is also valuable.

Responsibilities

• Turn Existing Homes Into Accurate Existing-Condition Drawings.
• Capture and document existing conditions, including coordinating LiDAR scans, field measurements, site information, and other documentation.
• Remodeling requires understanding what is already there—not just designing what comes next.
• Develop Residential Design Solutions with the design team for high-end remodels and additions.
• Produce Construction Documents that can be built and clearly communicate design intent.
• Coordinate Structural and Technical Information with engineers and consultants.
• Work as part of the design-build team through reviews, redline meetings, estimating coordination, and handoffs.

Skills

Residential design

Drafting

Coordination

Communication

Tools

Chief Architect

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

HHI Builders on Hilton Head Island is seeking an Architectural Designer with 4–8+ years of residential experience to take ownership of drawings from existing conditions to construction. You will coordinate with project directors, interior designers, estimators, and engineers to ensure buildable, well-documented designs for high-end renovations and additions.

You will contribute to planning, detailing, and documenting complex remodels, while visiting active sites and upholding codes and