Architectural Residential Homes Designer

DC Builders

Architectural Designer III leading design and documentation for high-end residential homes. Collaborating with clients and coordinating with various teams to ensure project success.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and documentation of high-end custom residential projects, translating client goals into clear architectural direction with strong planning, character, and refined composition.
Develop and manage Revit models and plan sets from schematic design through permit-ready documentation, producing coordinated drawings (plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and notes) that are clear, accurate, and highly constructible.
Serve as a key point of contact for client and consultant coordination, guiding design decisions, integrating technical inputs, and aligning scope, schedule, quality, and design intent across internal and external teams.
Perform code and zoning research and incorporate permitting requirements early, coordinating with planning departments and jurisdictions to support approvals and respond to comments efficiently.
Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, and Construction to ensure project expectations remain aligned and documentation supports real-world execution and quality outcomes.
Improve workflows, templates, and drafting standards to reduce rework, increase clarity, and support a culture of continuous improvement and design excellence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced Revit proficiency for complex residential modeling and documentation
Strong design judgment with luxury-level attention to detail
Excellent communication and client presentation skills
Proactive problem-solver with strong organizational skills
Collaborative, team-first leader who can delegate and drive results
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam
Strong working knowledge of construction methods, assemblies, and documentation best practices
Experience with high-end residential detailing, premium material integration, and consultant coordination preferred
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Architecture, Building Design, Construction Science, or a related field
8–10+ years of professional experience in architectural design and documentation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision with low premiums for you and eligible dependents
SIMPLE IRA Plan – Company match up to 3%
Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Revitarchitectural designdocumentationconstruction methodsdetailingpremium material integrationzoning researchpermitting requirementsdrafting standardsproject management

Soft Skills

design judgmentcommunicationclient presentationproblem-solvingorganizational skillscollaborationleadershipdelegationresults-drivencontinuous improvement