Lead Architectural Designer

Lead Architectural Designer -Residential Design + Build

At Riemco Design+ Build, we’ve been crafting beautiful, lasting homes since 1988. We’re searching for a Lead Architectural Designer who brings strong design sensibility, structural understanding, and the leadership presence to mentor a creative design team — all while delivering exceptional client experiences.

This is a client-facing, vision-shaping, detail-driven role. You’ll collaborate with homeowners, engineers, estimators, and our build team to create custom homes and remodels that balance aesthetics, functionality, and budget. You’ll be hands-on in both creative design development and documentation, ensuring that what we imagine is exactly what we build.

What You’ll Do

• Lead architectural designs for custom homes, additions, and remodels
• Develop concepts, architectural drawings, and design documentation that ensure adherence to Michigan residential building codes
• Mentor and guide a small team of designers and drafters
• Review and oversee drawing sets for accuracy, feasibility, clarity, and buildability
• Prepare accurate site plans that reflect regulatory constraints and project requirements.
• Deliver clear, compelling presentations to communicate design ideas
• Collaborate closely with clients throughout the design journey — listening, interpreting, and inspiring
• Partner with our estimating and construction team to align designs with scope, schedule, and budget
• Support the construction team with design insight as questions arise

Who You Are

• A creative thinker with strong architectural design sensibilities
• Skilled at balancing big-picture concepts with detailed execution
• Confident leading projects and mentoring junior designers
• Empathetic, professional, and an excellent listener in client interactions
• A strong communicator who collaborates easily across teams
• Calm, organized, and constructive — even in a fast-paced environment
• Someone with a sense of humor who enjoys being part of a tight-knit team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or related field
• Architectural license preferred but not required
• 5+ years of experience in residential design and documentation
• Solid understanding of residential construction methods, detailing, and buildability
• Proficiency in BIM/3D design software (Revit, ArchiCAD, Chief Architect preferred)
• Strong knowledge of zoning, building codes, and site planning
• Experience mentoring or leading a design team
• Familiarity with Passive House principles, standards and best practices (nice to have)
• Experience using design thinking methodologies to solve complex problems and drive user-center solutions

Why Join Us

• Work on custom, high-end residential projects that challenge your creativity
• Team up with passionate designers, builders, and industry experts
• Make a true impact — your ideas will shape real homes, not just drawings
• Competitive compensation, Flexible schedule, PTO, and retirement plan
• A fun and collaborative workplace where great design and great people matter

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Residential Architectural Design: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person