Associate Designer

Terra Nova Builds, LLC; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mon-Fri schedule

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Evenings off

Weekends off

Simple IRA with Company Match

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Terra Nova Builds, LLC in Missouri is seeking an Associate Designer to help turn concepts into livable spaces. You will assist in preparing drawings and renderings, help clients select finishes, coordinate with vendors, and maintain project documentation from concept through completion.

The role offers hourly pay between $24 and $28 based on experience, plus quarterly bonuses, health, dental, and vision insurance, and a SIMPLE IRA with company match.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in residential design or related field.
• Knowledge of residential interior design and space planning.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Chief Architect or similar 3D modeling software preferred.
• Degree in Design, Drafting, Interior Design, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Project coordination and time management skills.
• Experience selecting materials, finishes, fixtures, and products.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital project management tools.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Support residential remodeling projects from concept through completion.
• Prepare design drawings, renderings, specifications, and documentation.
• Help clients select finishes, fixtures, materials, and products.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, trades, and internal teams.
• Research products, request pricing, and order samples.
• Attend client meetings, site visits, and project reviews.
• Prepare design drawings, renderings, specifications, project books, and other documentation to support estimating and construction.
• Participate in client meetings, selections appointments, vendor visits, field measurements, and site verification.
• Maintain accurate project records, schedules, and design files.

Skills

Residential design experience

Space planning

Client coordination

Drafting

Education

Degree in Design or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Chief Architect / 3D software

Job description

Job Description

You love turning ideas into thoughtful spaces, paying attention to the little details, and helping people feel at home in their own homes. At Terra Nova Builds, you’ll help bring residential remodeling projects to life, working alongside designers, builders, and clients from the first design concepts through the final details.

As our Associate Designer, you will assist in preparing drawings and renderings, help clients select finishes and fixtures, research products, coordinate with vendors, and maintain organized project documentation. You’ll see how design decisions move from the screen to the finished space, working closely with the production team to balance creativity, practicality, and each client’s vision.

We were founded in 2000, and in 2023, the second generation of our family took the reins. Family remains at the heart of how we work. Our values of Belonging, Communication, Generosity, and Trust guide how we treat clients and teammates, share ideas, and handle challenges. We believe good ideas can come from anyone, and we invest in helping people grow.

The position pays $24-$28 per hour based on experience, with quarterly bonuses, health, dental, and vision insurance, and a SIMPLE IRA with company match. You’ll also receive mileage and cell phone reimbursement, plus opportunities for professional development.

As your skills grow, you can take on greater responsibility in design development, client communication, and project coordination. If you want to create meaningful spaces with a team that cares about its people, we’d love to meet you.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Mon-Fri Schedule
• Bonus Opportunities
• Paid Holidays
• Evenings off
• Weekends off
• Simple IRA with Company Match
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Cell Phone Reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Support residential remodeling projects from concept through completion.
• Prepare design drawings, renderings, specifications, and documentation.
• Help clients select finishes, fixtures, materials, and products.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, trades, and internal teams.
• Research products, request pricing, and order samples.
• Attend client meetings, site visits, and project reviews.
• Prepare design drawings, renderings, specifications, project books, and other documentation to support estimating and construction.
• Participate in client meetings, selections appointments, vendor visits, field measurements, and site verification.
• Maintain accurate project records, schedules, and design files.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in residential design, interior design, architecture, drafting, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of residential interior design and space planning.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD required; experience with Chief Architect or similar 3D modeling and rendering software preferred.
• Degree in Design, Drafting, Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field preferred
• Project coordination and time management skills.
• Experience selecting materials, finishes, fixtures, and products.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital project management tools.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for client, vendor, and project site visits.