Luxury Coastal Architectural Designer - Residential Construction

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Relocation Offered

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting is helping a client fill a Luxury Coastal Architectural Designer role in Clemmons, NC. This on-site position starts at $70,000+ and offers relocation assistance.

You'll design custom luxury homes and light commercial projects with a focus on coastal, elevated forms and post-and-beam construction. You will meet with clients and teams to translate concepts into detailed drawings, develop construction documents, and collaborate with engineers and officials nationwide.

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.
• 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.

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 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 wind-load considerations.
• Help ensure designs meet applicable building codes, structural requirements, and project specifications.

Skills

Residential design experience

Client interaction

Communication

Knowledge of building codes

Coastal construction

Wind load design

Post-and-beam design

Education

Degree in architectural design/architecture

Job description

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.,