Lead Designer & Project Manager for Luxury Homes

Christopher Courts Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation/holidays

Winter Break

Job summary

Christopher Courts Inc. is seeking a Senior Designer / Project Manager to lead high-end residential projects from concept through construction.

The role blends design leadership with strong project management, mentoring, and coordination with consultants and contractors. You will own projects, drive design excellence, manage schedules and budgets, and help shape the firm’s future in a collaborative studio environment.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, with experience in high-end custom residential architecture.
• Proven ability to independently lead ground-up residential projects from concept through construction.
• Exceptional architectural design skills and a sophisticated understanding of materials, detailing, and construction.
• Demonstrated experience managing clients, consultants, project teams, schedules, and budgets.
• Extensive experience in construction documentation and construction administration.
• Strong leadership abilities with experience directing and mentoring design teams.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with Revit and architectural visualization software is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Architectural licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the principal to lead exceptional architectural design from concept through construction.
• Drive design excellence through creativity, detailing, materials, and craftsmanship.
• Lead client presentations and maintain the firm’s design vision.
• Independently manage multiple high-end residential projects, including schedules, budgets, and consultants.
• Oversee architectural documentation, technical coordination, and construction administration.
• Collaborate with contractors, consultants, and artisans to ensure successful project execution.
• Lead and mentor project teams while fostering a collaborative studio culture.
• Partner with the principal on staffing, operations, and strategic planning.
• Contribute to the firm’s leadership, growth, and long-term vision.

Skills

Architectural design

Team leadership

Project management

Client management

Construction documentation

Collaboration

Mentoring

Staffing planning

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

Job description

Christopher Courts Inc. is seeking a Senior Designer / Project Manager to lead high-end residential projects from concept through construction.

The role blends design leadership with strong project management, mentoring, and coordination with consultants and contractors. You will own projects, drive design excellence, manage schedules and budgets, and help shape the firm’s future in a collaborative studio environment.