Senior Designer — Custom Residential Homes

Socket.dev; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

HutkerArchitects seeks a Senior Designer to join our design-led residential practice. You will contribute across all project phases, from permitting through construction administration, while mentoring junior designers and guiding client relationships.

You will collaborate with Principals and Associates to develop schematic designs, technical documentation, and material selections that realize our design vision and code compliance.

Qualifications

• B.Arch or M.Arch from an accredited program.
• 8-10+ years of professional architectural experience with a strong focus on custom residential design.
• Licensure: Professional license preferred or actively pursuing licensure.
• Demonstrated experience producing high-quality design and construction documentation across all project phases.
• Strong technical understanding of residential architecture, wood-frame construction, building codes, and construction administration.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Strong collaborative leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing team members.
• Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp; strong hand sketching skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all phases of custom residential project development, from permitting and early design through construction administration and project completion.
• Develop thoughtful design solutions and technical documentation that carry design intent through every stage of the project.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams, fostering strong communication and collaboration.
• Coordinate project schedules, consultants, documentation, and construction administration activities to support successful project execution.
• Develop schematic designs, presentation materials, and material selections that support the overall design vision while ensuring technical quality and code compliance.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative studio culture through technical guidance and design reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Hand sketching

Education

B.Arch or M.Arch

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

HutkerArchitects seeks a Senior Designer to join our design-led residential practice. You will contribute across all project phases, from permitting through construction administration, while mentoring junior designers and guiding client relationships.

You will collaborate with Principals and Associates to develop schematic designs, technical documentation, and material selections that realize our design vision and code compliance.