Director of Architecture & Design
Director of Architecture & Design
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$ 115000 - 125000
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Director of Architecture & Design
Carmel CA
$115000 $125000 base performance-based bonuses ($15K$25K potential)
Are you a seasoned residential designer or architect with a passion for luxury custom homes and the leadership skills to guide a high-performing design team Were looking for a dynamicResidential Director of Architecture & Designto oversee and contribute to the delivery of stunning complex residential projects from concept to construction.
What Youll Do:
- Lead and mentor a collaborative team of 45 designers (including architectural and landscape specialists)
- Serve as lead designer on marquee projects ($10M new custom homes or $1.5M remodels)
- Own the full lifecycle of residential design projects including design visioning planning approvals and coordination with engineers and sales
- Guide the team to ensure all plans meet internal quality standards permitting regulations and legal/code compliance
- Collaborate closely with clients sales representatives engineers and planning departments to bring client visions to life
- Participate in business development efforts alongside teammates attending client meetings and design consultations
- Handle a 15-mile project radius working on both custom homes and select commercial projects ($250K$5M)
- Assign and oversee projects within the team review deliverables and ensure timely code-compliant outcomes
What Were Looking For:
- 10 years of experience in residential design or architecture (open to 5 years for a rising star)
- Strong leadership and project management skills with experience overseeing high-end residential or complex architectural projects
- Proficiency with CAD required; experience with Chief Architect is a major plus (training available)
- Creative solutions-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate across functions
- Comfort with client-facing responsibilities including consultations needs assessments and design presentations
- Familiarity with permitting processes and local planning departments is preferred
- Background in modern design elements such as steel glass and complex structural systems
- Licensure as an architect is a plus but not required
Why Join:
- Competitive salary and generous performance bonuses
- Opportunity to work on high-end high-impact design/build projects in the Carmel area
- Collaborative tight-knit design team with a strong reputation in the region
- Work with supportive leadership that values both creativity and precision in the design process
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
