What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architectural Designer position at Trueline?
Trueline's client, a well-established residential design-build firm focused on high-end kitchens, bathrooms, additions, and whole-home renovations across Acton and Greater Boston, is seeking an Architectural Designer / Project Developer to join their team in Acton, MA with a mix of office work and local site visits. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role for a seasoned residential design professional who can move projects from existing conditions and concept development through pre-construction support and into the field with confidence.
What You'll Do as the Architectural Designer / Project Developer:
- Partner with clients and the internal team throughout the design process for residential remodeling projects
- Measure and document existing conditions accurately for renovations and additions
- Develop design concepts, plans, and client-facing 3D presentations
- Help shape project scope, selections, and early budget direction
- Perform takeoffs and support pricing coordination with vendors and trade partners
- Compile estimates, specifications, and pre-construction documentation
- Assist with procurement of specialty materials and project components
- Support project handoff from design into construction
- Visit job sites locally to coordinate with field teams and help resolve design-related issues
- Update plans and details as project conditions evolve
Must-Haves as the Architectural Designer / Project Developer:
- 10 years of experience in residential design and remodeling
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture
- Strong background in single-family renovations, additions, kitchens, and baths
- Knowledge of wood-frame construction and how residential projects are built in the field
- Experience working directly with clients in a consultative, service-oriented setting
- Ability to collaborate across design, estimating, and construction functions
- Strong plan development, documentation, and communication skills
- Proficiency with residential design software, with Chief Architect strongly preferred
- Ability to thrive in a small team where adaptability and attention to detail matter
Nice-to-Haves as the Architectural Designer / Project Developer:
- Master's degree in Architecture
- Prior experience in a design-build environment
- Comfort supporting light estimating and pre-construction pricing work
- Experience presenting design options visually through 3D tools
- Ability to anticipate field challenges and adjust documents proactively
Our Client Offers:
- Salary range of $90,000 - $120,000
- Full-time opportunity with a stable, established residential remodeling business
- Exposure to a broad mix of high-end renovation and addition projects
- A collaborative design-build setting with direct impact on project outcomes
- A role that blends design creativity with practical project development and construction coordination
- Local project work centered in Acton and surrounding Greater Boston communities
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000