Senior Designer - Luxury Homes & Design Leadership

gpac; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Company-provided computer, tablet, and

Travel expenses and per diem

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Designer to lead its residential design team, guiding the design process for high-end custom homes and major renovations. The role balances creativity, technical expertise, client relationships, and team development in a leadership capacity.

You will lead multiple active projects, manage design development from concept to documentation, and develop renderings, selections, and presentations for homeowners, builders, and trades.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in high-end residential design or major renovations.
• 2+ years leading designers or mentoring teams.
• Proficient in Chief Architect for renderings and documentation.
• Knowledge of cabinetry, millwork and finish carpentry principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the design team across multiple active projects.
• Oversee design process from concept through construction documentation.
• Develop high-end residential designs, renderings, selections, and presentations.
• Collaborate with homeowners, builders, architects, and trades.
• Ensure designs are visually compelling and practical to construct.
• Provide cabinetry, millwork, finish carpentry, and sequencing expertise.
• Participate in client meetings and deliver consultative design experiences.
• Visit active job sites to support project execution.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Creative design

Tools

Chief Architect

BuilderTrend

Job description

gpac is seeking a Designer to lead its residential design team, guiding the design process for high-end custom homes and major renovations. The role balances creativity, technical expertise, client relationships, and team development in a leadership capacity.

You will lead multiple active projects, manage design development from concept to documentation, and develop renderings, selections, and presentations for homeowners, builders, and trades.