Design & Project Consultant - End-to-End Remodel Lead

Loxo; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with matching

Health insurance

12 paid holidays

Paid vacation/sick days

MacBook, iPad, Chief Architect

Structured training

Monday–Friday, 8–5; no weekends

Path to management

Job summary

Gordon Reese Design Build in Walnut Creek, CA seeks a Design & Project Consultant to own clients from first call through design hand-off. This dual role combines lead qualification, design concept work, and coordinated hand-off to production, with autonomy and earning potential.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in residential design, a design degree or cert, strong 3D visualization skills, and proficiency in Chief Architect (or AutoCAD/Revit).

Qualifications

• 5+ years in residential architectural design, interior architecture, or high-end design-build remodeling.
• Bachelor's degree or certifications in Interior Design, Architectural Design or related field is required.
• Portfolio showing residential remodeling projects and drafting skills.
• 3D walkthrough capability (live camera movement, not just static renderings).
• Proficiency in Chief Architect (or AutoCAD/Revit with willingness to learn).
• High emotional intelligence; adaptable.
• Comfortable with client interaction and sales conversations (we'll train on Sandler).

Responsibilities

• Run feasibility studies/in-home consultations.
• Develop conceptual designs, space plans, and 3D walkthroughs in Chief Architect.
• Manage complete material selections down to the finest detail.
• Produce code-compliant plan sets for permitting and field execution.
• Procure all materials, fixtures, and finishes with budget alignment.
• Lead structured hand-offs to estimation, production, and field teams.
• Represent GRDB at remodeling seminars, real estate offices, and community events.

Skills

Residential design

Interior architecture

3D walkthroughs

Chief Architect

AutoCAD

Revit

Client interaction

Sales conversations

Portfolio presentation

Education

Bachelors in Interior/Architectural Design

Tools

Chief Architect

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Gordon Reese Design Build in Walnut Creek, CA seeks a Design & Project Consultant to own clients from first call through design hand-off. This dual role combines lead qualification, design concept work, and coordinated hand-off to production, with autonomy and earning potential.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in residential design, a design degree or cert, strong 3D visualization skills, and proficiency in Chief Architect (or AutoCAD/Revit).