Designer

The Designer will lead the design process for custom and spec home projects, serving as the primary point of contact for clients throughout their selections journey. This role owns the full design lifecycle — from initial client appointments through final design pack delivery — and plays a critical part in delivering the elevated, cohesive aesthetic that Canopy Builders is known for. The successful candidate will be design-forward, client-savvy, and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple active projects in a fast-paced construction environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead design appointments and selections meetings with custom home clients, guiding them through all finishes, fixtures, cabinetry, flooring, tile, lighting, and interior/exterior color palettes.
• Assemble complete, construction-ready design packages for each project, ensuring every selection is fully specified, sourced, and documented with zero ambiguity for field teams.
• Develop spec home design packages in collaboration with leadership, balancing market appeal, brand aesthetic, and budget efficiency.
• Manage all design selections and documentation within BuilderTrend, keeping project files current and accurate throughout the build.
• Communicate directly with vendors, suppliers, and trade partners to source materials, confirm pricing, verify lead times, and resolve availability issues proactively.
• Partner with project managers and superintendents to ensure design intent is clearly understood and properly executed in the field.
• Maintain the design center and sample library, keeping it organized, current, and presentation-ready for client meetings.
• Assist with on-site walkthroughs, photoshoots, and model home installations.
• Research design trends, new products, and the competitive landscape to bring fresh ideas to both custom and spec projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of residential interior design experience, preferably in new construction or custom homebuilding.
• Proven ability to manage design selections across multiple concurrent projects from start to finish.
• Strong working knowledge of construction materials, finishes, and the vendor landscape in the Tampa Bay market.
• Proficiency in BuilderTrend, PowerPoint, and Excel. Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, or Home Designer software a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to guide clients confidently through complex decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail — nothing falls through the cracks.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines across a high volume of active projects.
• Portfolio demonstrating range in traditional and transitional residential styles.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings, including construction sites, design showrooms, and client homes.

Benefits

• Pay range: $60,000 – $80,000, commensurate with experience
• Annual performance bonus
• Health Insurance
• Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Opportunity to grow with one of St. Petersburg's most respected homebuilders

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Happy hour
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person