In-House Designer

Backyard Products LLC; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Backyard Products, LLC in Waxahachie, TX is seeking an In-House Designer to translate customer concepts into detailed construction plans for pergolas, pavilions, and outdoor structures. You will coordinate CAD design with the design team and territory managers, using SketchUp and CRM tools to produce timely design documents that meet permitting and engineering standards across the US.

The role requires 2+ years CAD/design software experience (SketchUp, Layout, Style Builder, CanIBuild or

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in design, engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years CAD/design software experience using SketchUp and related tools.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean background.

Responsibilities

• Manage a design book of business for custom outdoor structures for multiple product lines.
• Create conceptual drawings for Territory Managers.
• Create final construction plans and layouts for sold projects.
• Collaborate with the design team and engineers to ensure code compliance.
• Update drawing templates under the guidance of the Director of Construction and Design.
• Collaborate with the National Sales Manager for product knowledge training that affects design and price.
• Track design metrics and KPIs in Salesforce and SharePoint CRMs.
• Document daily workflow in Salesforce.

Skills

CAD software experience

SketchUp

Layout

Style Builder

CanIBuild

Coordination

Education

GED or HS diploma

Associate or Bachelor degree in design/engineering

Tools

SketchUp

Layout

Style Builder

CanIBuild

Job description

Position:In-House Designer

Location: Waxahachie, TX

Job Id:926

# of Openings:1

Showcase your creativity, design, and construction planning skills with Backyard Products as our In-House Designer! Join America’s #1 Backyard Builder whose success over 40+ years continues to be driven by customer satisfaction! You will play an intricate part in providing quality pergolas, pavilions, and custom outdoor structures to many valued customers across the nation for our Big Timber and Lawn Master Brands.

As an In-House Designer, you will coordinate all project CAD design with professional design team and territory managers, ensuring that customers receive their project design documents expediently. Using a fully developed SketchUp CAD library and professional CRM software, you will create and customize heavy timber outdoor structure designs that align with permitting, engineering, and construction standards across the US. This role is a great fit for CAD designers who enjoy bringing simple construction plans to life for happy residential and commercial customers.

Employment Type: Full Time

Reports to: Director of Design and Construction

Direct Reports: None

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Occasional weekends during the busy season, with manager approval
• Office out of the Lawn Master Main office in Waxahachie, TX

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage a design book of business for custom outdoor structures for multiple product lines.
• Create conceptual drawings for interested customers when requested by Territory Managers.
• Create final detailed construction plans and layouts for sold projects.
• Collaborate with the design team and engineering firms to ensure code compliance.
• Update drawing template files under the guidance of the Director of Construction and Design.
• Collaborate with the National Sales Manager and Talent Development Manager when Territory Managers need additional product knowledge training that affects design and price.
• Track personal design metrics and KPIs in Salesforce and SharePoint CRMs.
• Document daily workflow in Salesforce.

Qualifications and Applicable Skills

• GED or High School Diploma
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field (design, AutoCad, Engineering, etc) is preferred
• 2+ years of CAD and/or design software experience using SketchUp, Layout, Style Builder, CanIBuild, or other comparable CAD programs.
• Strong work ethics and time management skills
• Professional and engaging communication skills
• Ability to multitask while staying on track
• Computer software literacy
• Clean background and driving record
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance options
• Health savings account
• PTO, sick days, and paid company holidays (available after probationary period).