Luxury Coastal Architectural Designer - Residential Construction

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Competitive Compensation & Relocation

Job summary

Luxury Coastal Architectural Designer role in Clemmons, NC on-site. Opportunity to join an award-winning design campus focused on distinctive residential and light commercial homes.

You will design custom luxury homes, coastal and post‑and‑beam structures, translating client visions into buildable drawings while coordinating with engineers, project leaders, and the design team. Ideal for an experienced designer seeking unique architecture, not repetitive plans, with relocation assistance and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of residential and/or light commercial architectural design experience.
• Degree in architectural design, architecture, or a related technical field.
• Direct client interaction and presentation experience.
• Knowledge of building codes and construction practices.
• Experience with elevated structures, coastal construction, wind loads or post-and-beam design valued.
• Architectural license not required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients, sales teams and project leaders to develop custom luxury home designs.
• Translate client concepts and architectural ideas into detailed, buildable designs.
• Develop and coordinate architectural drawings, shop details and construction documentation.
• Work closely with the CADD Manager and internal design team through the design process.
• Collaborate with engineers, building officials, contractors, and project partners nationwide.
• Develop designs involving post-and-beam construction, elevated structures, coastal environments, wind-load considerations.
• Ensure designs meet applicable building codes, structural requirements, and project specs.

Skills

5+ years experience

Direct client interaction

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong architectural design & computer

Knowledge of building codes

Coastal construction

Post-and-beam design

Education

Degree in architectural design/architecture

Job description

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Luxury Coastal Architectural Designer

Location: Clemmons, NC | On-Site

Salary: Starting at $70,000+ (Very Negotiable Based on Experience & Qualifications) & Relocation Package Offered

Design Extraordinary Homes

This is an opportunity to join an award-winning design campus where architecture, engineering, and advanced building systems come together to create truly distinctive homes.

We're seeking a Luxury Architectural Designer to help design custom residential and light commercial projects that go far beyond traditional homebuilding. From dramatic post-and-beam residences and elevated homes to unique geometric designs and challenging coastal applications, you'll help transform clients' visions into exceptional, buildable structures.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced designer who wants to work on one-of-a-kind architecture rather than repetitive residential plans.

What You’ll Do

• Meet with clients, sales teams, and project leaders to develop custom luxury home designs.


• Translate client concepts and architectural ideas into detailed, buildable designs.


• Develop and coordinate architectural drawings, shop details, and construction documentation.


• Work closely with the CADD Manager and internal design team throughout the design process.


• Collaborate with engineers, building officials, contractors, and project partners nationwide.


• Develop designs involving post-and-beam construction, elevated structures, coastal environments, and challenging wind-load requirements.


• Help ensure designs meet applicable building codes, structural requirements, and project specifications.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of residential and/or light commercial architectural design experience.


• Degree in architectural design, architecture, or a related technical field.


• Direct client interaction and presentation experience.


• Strong architectural design and computer skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication.


• Knowledge of building codes and construction practices.


• Experience with elevated structures, coastal construction, wind loads, or post-and-beam design is highly valued.


• Architectural license not required.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

• Design custom, high-end homes with distinctive architectural character.


• Work with unique building forms, elevated structures, and innovative construction systems.


• Be part of an award-winning design campus.


• Collaborate with experienced designers, engineers, and construction professionals.


• See projects progress from initial client vision through engineered design and construction.


• Join a long-established company known for its proprietary approach to design, engineering, and prefabricated construction.

Schedule

• On-site position in Clemmons, NC


• No regular travel required


• Occasional Saturdays or early evenings to meet project deadlines or attend key meetings

Benefits

• PPO Health Insurance


• Dental & Vision


• Paid Holidays
  
• Paid Vacation


• Competitive Compensation & Relocation Offered

If you're passionate about architecture and want to design homes that are truly different, this is an opportunity to bring your creativity and technical expertise to a company where distinctive design is at the heart of what they do.