Residential Designer

Spyglass Talent Solutions, a retained recruitment firm based in Raleigh, NC, has been engaged by Homes by Dickerson to conduct a search for a Residential Designer. Founded in 1975, Homes by Dickerson is a locally owned, private custom home builder in Raleigh, renowned for combining quality and sustainability with innovative design solutions. Homes by Dickerson seeks a Lead Residential Designer to take full ownership of the design process, driving innovation and ensuring each project reflects the company’s dedication to exceptional quality. Homes by Dickerson is looking for a collaborative and creative Residential Designer to support the company’s growth. In this role, the Residential Designer will work closely with colleagues to blend current trends with a clear, strategic vision, crafting designs that resonate with clients and reflect the values of the Homes by Dickerson brand. This designer will play a key role in enhancing client experiences by delivering forward-thinking, high-quality designs that embody Homes by Dickerson’s commitment to excellence. Responsibilities include: · Ensure building science, construction best practices, and building codes are used to confirm the viability of designs. · Demonstrate knowledge of Homes by Dickerson pricing and how it relates to plan design. · Explore new building techniques and materials and evolve plan design to new standards of construction. · Incorporate field verifications/field problem resolutions into plan design and evolution. · Understand Architectural Review Board and/or Unified Development Ordinance guidelines of all subdivisions in which Homes by Dickerson builds. · Work with team to develop and evolve plan portfolios to meet market demands, Homes by Dickerson Architectural Style Guidelines, and plan-related sales tools. · Work with team to ensure construction details/sections/materials are defined and executed properly. · Work directly with the team to create lot-specific home designs utilizing plan portfolios or new plans and elevations. · Understand the team’s budget constraints, preferred style, site conditions, and community standards. Skills and Experience: · Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Architecture is preferred · 2+ years of experience in residential design · Knowledge of AutoCAD/Vectorworks or other design software. · Proficiency in digital redlines or sketching is desired. · Familiarity with construction best practices, applicable building codes, zoning ordinances, various building types, and other legal restrictions. · Ability to generate new or different products or solutions; express fresh insight & think outside of existing paradigms. · Motivated to seek further education on new design and construction methods. · Able to use available information to draw a timely conclusion and take quick action for individual job · Able to maintain composure and resourcefulness to complete job responsibilities while maintaining urgency. · Ability to exercise judgment in building realistic solutions to problems. · Ability to collaborate with others to achieve team goals.