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.