Senior Designer: Lead on Custom Homes & Mentoring

Lever, Inc.; Vineyard Haven (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

HutkerArchitects in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Designer who blends exceptional design with technical expertise for custom residential projects. You will work closely with Principals and Associates, contributing to every phase from concept through construction and mentoring emerging designers.

You will develop schematic designs, documentation, and material selections while coordinating with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure quality and code compliance across all project

Qualifications

• B.Arch or M.Arch from an accredited program.
• 8-10+ years of professional architectural experience in custom residential design.
• License preferred or actively pursuing licensure.
• Experience producing 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; hand sketching is 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

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Code compliance

Education

B.Arch or M.Arch

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

HutkerArchitects in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Designer who blends exceptional design with technical expertise for custom residential projects. You will work closely with Principals and Associates, contributing to every phase from concept through construction and mentoring emerging designers.

You will develop schematic designs, documentation, and material selections while coordinating with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure quality and code compliance across all project