Designer - Residential Remodeling

White Crane Construction; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing Bonus

Incentives on per project basis

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Unlimited PTO

Professional development assistance

Job summary

White Crane Design: Build is seeking an experienced Designer who is passionate about residential remodeling and thrives in a collaborative, client-centered environment. You’ll help transform ideas into thoughtful, functional spaces from concept through completion.

Partner with the Senior Designer and project team to guide design interviews, develop proposals, select materials, and produce construction drawings using Chief Architect.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or from an accredited Kitchen & Bath program.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the residential design or remodeling industry.
• Proficient in Chief Architect and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, meet project timelines, and maintain a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong collaboration skills with a passion for working as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a client-centered approach.
• Proactive, motivated, and eager to continue growing within the remodeling and design industry.
• Creative problem-solver with a strong understanding of functional design.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site design interviews to gather insights and requirements regarding clients' project goals.
• Create and present conceptual design proposals to clients, working collaboratively with the Senior Designer and Architectural Designer to ensure alignment with project goals and expectations.
• Prepare and present material selections and design packages, assisting with client decisions and recording selections meticulously.
• Stay informed on current design trends, source materials from approved vendors, and help curate selections that enhance both form and function.
• Produce detailed construction drawings and documentation including concept designs, floorplans, interior elevations, finish details, callouts, cabinetry specifications, material selections, fixture selections, and scope documentation using Chief Architect, ensuring clarity for project teams and trade partners.
• Manage project files and documentation in BuilderTrend software to maintain accurate records and ensure team access to essential data.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients and project team throughout the design and construction process, including regular job site visits.
• Serve as a key communicator between clients, project managers, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Respond to communications professionally during business hours, offering timely and accurate information.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Communication

Proactive

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or from an accredited Kitchen & Bath program

Tools

Chief Architect

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Create Thoughtful Spaces. Build Meaningful Relationships. Join White Crane.

At White Crane Design: Build, we believe exceptional remodeling is about more than beautiful spaces. It's about listening deeply, solving problems creatively, and guiding homeowners through one of the most meaningful investments they'll make in their home.

We're seeking an experienced Designer who is passionate about residential remodeling and thrives in a collaborative, client-centered environment. Partnering closely with our Senior Designer and project team, you'll help transform ideas into thoughtful, functional, and beautifully executed spaces.

From the first client meeting through project completion, you'll play a key role in shaping the homeowner experience while contributing to projects that reflect White Crane's commitment to craftsmanship, communication, and design excellence.

Design & Client Experience

• Conduct on-site design interviews to gather insights and requirements regarding clients' project goals.
• Create and present conceptual design proposals to clients, working collaboratively with the Senior Designer and Architectural Designer to ensure alignment with project goals and expectations.
• Prepare and present material selections and design packages, assisting with client decisions and recording selections meticulously.
• Stay informed on current design trends, source materials from approved vendors, and help curate selections that enhance both form and function.

Design Development & Documentation

• Produce detailed construction drawings and documentation including concept designs, floorplans, interior elevations, finish details, callouts, cabinetry specifications, material selections, fixture selections, and scope documentation using Chief Architect, ensuring clarity for project teams and trade partners.
• Manage project files and documentation in BuilderTrend software to maintain accurate records and ensure team access to essential data.

Collaboration & Project Support

• Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients and project team throughout the design and construction process, including regular job site visits.
• Serve as a key communicator between clients, project managers, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Respond to communications professionally during business hours, offering timely and accurate information.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or from an accredited Kitchen & Bath program.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the residential design or remodeling industry.
• Proficient in Chief Architect and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, meet project timelines, and maintain a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong collaboration skills with a passion for working as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a client-centered approach.
• Proactive, motivated, and eager to continue growing within the remodeling and design industry.
• Creative problem-solver with a strong understanding of functional design.
• Familiarity with BuilderTrend or similar project management software is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong design aesthetic with a practical understanding of space planning, finishes, and materials.
• Highly organized, accountability-driven, with strong documentation habits.
• Strong critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Adaptability in a dynamic environment with evolving client needs.

Why White Crane?

At White Crane, you'll join a team that values collaboration, craftsmanship, continuous learning, and genuine care for our clients and one another. We believe great remodeling happens when talented people work together with trust, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence.

You’ll contribute to meaningful projects, build lasting client relationships, and grow alongside a team dedicated to improving the way people live through thoughtful design and remodeling.

We believe exceptional work and a healthy life go hand in hand. We offer flexibility, unlimited PTO, and a culture built on trust, accountability, and mutual support. We set high standards, support one another, and recognize that our best work happens when people have the space to recharge and thrive. Through performance-based incentives and profit sharing, team members directly share in the success they help create.

$65,000-$80,000 base pay based on experience

• Signing Bonus
• Incentives on per project basis

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Professional development assistance