Architectural Designer | Architect Level 1 | Drafter

Join Longshore Custom Homes as an Architectural Designer

Help bring dream homes to life from concept to handoff. Do you love turning ideas into beautiful, buildable home plans? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where design, client communication, and problem-solving all come together? Longshore Custom Homes is looking for a Preconstruction Designer to lead clients through the early stages of the custom home journey and help set each project up for success.

About the Role

This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys both the creative and technical sides of residential design. You will work directly with homeowners, collaborate with engineering and interior design, and guide each project from initial intake through preconstruction handoff to the Project Manager.

Must Have Skills:

• Highly self-motivated and driven to get things done
• Experience creating detailed and accurate residential plans
• Chief Architect X17 software proficient or ability to be proficient in 30 days
• Highly organized with elite attention to detail
• Tech-savvy and systems-oriented
• Proactive problem solver who anticipates needs and resolves issues independently

What You Will Do

• Lead all aspects of preconstruction from client intake through handoff to the Project Manager
• Design custom home floor plans using client inspiration, reference images, or original concepts
• Work directly with homeowners to clarify scope, define selections, and create detailed specifications
• Guide clients through design decisions while helping align vision with budget
• Manage preconstruction communication and project progress within Asana
• Submit structural plans to engineering and coordinate throughout the preconstruction process
• Develop plans with the necessary details, elevations, cross-sections, and supporting information
• Collaborate with the interior designer on wall details and related design elements
• Maintain templates and systems within the design portal
• Assist with material takeoffs and preliminary cost estimates
• Send projects out for bid and review estimates for scope alignment
• Support plan revisions and updates related to change orders
• Collaborate with the Project Manager as needed to ensure a smooth transition into construction

Who You Are

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects at once
• Strong in both design thinking and technical execution
• Comfortable working directly with homeowners and managing expectations
• Able to communicate clearly and confidently in meetings and in writing
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-focused
• Excited by custom homes, client experience, and getting things done at a high level

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive annual salary range of $48,000 to $63,000 USD. Our benefits include Medical and Dental coverage.

Why Longshore Custom Homes?

At Longshore Custom Homes, we are building more than homes. We are creating a client experience that is thoughtful, organized, and deeply personal. We value Growth, Accountability, Positivity, Teamwork, and GSD. We move fast, care deeply, and believe the right people make all the difference.

If you are energized by custom design, client collaboration, and turning ideas into reality, we would love to hear from you.