Lead Residential Product Design Architect

NVR, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership via profit-sharing

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

NVR, Inc. invites seasoned Project Design Architect to join our Frederick, MD Architectural Design Team in shaping innovative home designs.

You will lead product series development, generate market-driven concepts, and collaborate with senior leadership to align with strategy, cost targets, and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include BIM/CAD workflows, 3D renderings, and cross-functional coordination with marketing, operations, and ASD.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of residential design and/or production homebuilding experience.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction-related field.
• Current architectural license and/or NCARB Certificate.
• Experience in design development and construction documentation.
• Proficiency with CAD and 3D visualization software.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time-management capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and/or coaching junior team members preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of materials used in residential construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the completion of new NVR product series or series refresh design projects.
• Complete and analyze market studies, develop concept and schematic designs, and create 3D renderings.
• Partner with senior leadership to understand product and market needs and overall design strategy.
• Ensure designs meet all guidelines, specifications, and building codes.
• Gather customer and market data, travel to new or existing markets, and present analyses to ensure alignment with market trends and cost targets.
• Collaborate with ASD and Homebuilding Operations leadership and with NVR's Marketing department to align designs with strategy and customer expectations.
• Provide subject matter expertise within design and architecture functions; mentor Architects and Designers; and support Architectural Project Team members.
• Review architectural documentation for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; seal and/or approve as required (requires current architectural license/AIA/NCARB Certificate).
• Develop design solutions and provide technical perspective across multiple design initiatives.
• Maintain schedules, records, and documentation for multiple concurrent design projects.
• Work with NVR's Marketing team to optimize furniture and appliance layouts and align color schemes on renderings.
• Complete reviews, analysis, and redlines for design projects, ensuring Design Architects make necessary updates.
• Present virtual product tours and designs to senior leadership.
• Coordinate and implement architectural and design requirements with project teams.
• Lead and mentor Architects, Designers, and Architectural Project Team members.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction-related field

Current architectural license / NCARB Certificate

Tools

CAD

3D visualization software

Job description

NVR, Inc. invites seasoned Project Design Architect to join our Frederick, MD Architectural Design Team in shaping innovative home designs.

You will lead product series development, generate market-driven concepts, and collaborate with senior leadership to align with strategy, cost targets, and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include BIM/CAD workflows, 3D renderings, and cross-functional coordination with marketing, operations, and ASD.