Senior Residential Designer & Permit Lead

Revive HQ Inc.; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $400/mo health insurance

Paid Time Off

Sick Time Off

Company Stock plans

Job summary

Revive HQ Inc. in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Senior Architectural Designer to shape how residential projects are designed, permitted, and delivered across California. You will collaborate with founders, Owner Representatives, engineers, and contractors to turn ideas into construction-ready projects.

Applicants should have 5+ years of California residential design experience and strong AutoCAD skills, with Revit a plus. License is welcome but not required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of California residential design experience.
• Strong AutoCAD skills (Revit is a plus).
• Working knowledge of CRC, Title 24, and California zoning and permitting.
• Comfortable talking directly with cities, consultants, and contractors.
• License welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Produce construction documents for remodels, additions, ADUs, and custom homes.
• Flag zoning issues, setback conflicts, and structural concerns during feasibility.
• Lead permit applications from submittal through approval, working directly with California planning and building departments.
• Resolve plan check corrections and keep projects moving.
• Coordinate with structural engineers, MEP consultants, and contractors through preconstruction.
• Help build our drawing standards and QA processes as the team grows.

Skills

AutoCAD skills

California residential design

Revit knowledge

CRC/Title 24 knowledge

City/municipal coordination

Tools

Revit

Job description

Revive HQ Inc. in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Senior Architectural Designer to shape how residential projects are designed, permitted, and delivered across California. You will collaborate with founders, Owner Representatives, engineers, and contractors to turn ideas into construction-ready projects.

Applicants should have 5+ years of California residential design experience and strong AutoCAD skills, with Revit a plus. License is welcome but not required.