At Van Metre , we believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth, success and culture, and are seeking a candidate who loves to challenge themselves and work with others to fulfill this role. Van Metre is hiring a Project Designer to work on our Product Design & Development team!
As a Project Designer at Van Metre Homes, you are positioned at the forefront of our commitment to achieving design excellence, fostering teamwork, and taking ownership of projects. Your role is pivotal in shaping the success of our endeavors, and we highly value the impact you bring to our projects.
Our dedication to your professional growth is unwavering. We are committed to supporting you through tailored career mentorship, offering diverse development opportunities, and providing a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our appreciation for your contributions.
We cultivate a collaborative environment where your creativity, innovation, and inspiration are not only welcomed but also recognized as essential elements for our collective success. Your unique perspective and design expertise will play a significant role in advancing our mission and reinforcing our standing as leaders in the industry.
Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate in developing innovative product design concepts per Van Metre standards and goals.
• Facilitate seamless coordination in product design processes.
• Craft compelling conceptual presentations, detailed design drawings, and intricate design details.
• Contribute to preparing design development drawings and specifications by providing valuable design support.
• Generate visually stunning 2D and 3D renderings to bring product conceptual designs to life.
• Formulate and coordinate harmonious color schemes for new and existing community products and clubhouses.
• Scrutinize marketing materials, including interior and exterior views, ensuring alignment with the intended design aesthetic.
• Conceptualize interior color packages that seamlessly extend the design vision from the exterior to the interior of homes.
• Actively engage in ongoing product training meetings to stay abreast of the latest industry developments.
• Demonstrate a keen awareness of and interest in the evolving design industry and market trends.
• Contribute to providing valuable design direction and inspiration for model homes and spec homes.
• Conduct field visits to new and existing communities, ensuring the precise execution of design and color elements.
• Essential Competencies:
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Architecture, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite, with experience in 3D modeling and rendering software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Office) and SharePoint.
• Proficiency in Enscape or similar software preferred.
• Adobe Acrobat Professional/Bluebeam preferred.
• Strong design sensibility and ability to conceptualize and communicate design ideas effectively though sketches, drawings, and presentations.
• Knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, and construction processes practices related to residential projects.

Other Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Possess 3 to 5 years of experience in the residential field or a related area, with a portfolio showcasing successful projects.
• Proven experience in residential design within the homebuilding industry.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for design innovation and a commitment to delivering high-quality, aesthetically pleasing, and functional residential spaces.

Van Metre Companies has been named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post for seven consecutive years! We have received the Washington Business Journal's Best Places to Work Award for the last six years, and have received their Corporate Philanthropy Award for the last nine years in a row!!!
We offer excellent benefits, and a work environment that fosters and rewards excellence. We also promote work/life balance, including a robust Employee Wellness Program. We encourage employees to make full use of vacation and company paid volunteer time to refresh their bodies and minds.
Van Metre Mission Statement
The mission of Van Metre Companies is to build and continually improve upon the storied reputation, earned over the years since the Company's founding in 1955, of providing top quality homes, investment properties and services to our customers and clients. The Company's emphasis on integrity, professionalism and philanthropy ingrained by our founder Albert G. Van Metre, Sr. has garnered trust and respect in the Washington, D.C. area and beyond. It is critical to our future that we maintain that reputation and assure that Van Metre Companies continues to excel in real estate development and construction and in the management of apartment, retail and office investment properties, as well as in the provision of mortgage and related services. It is the task of our dedicated, energetic, and involved professionals to advance our ability to set the benchmark for luxury living and refined commercial development. The capstone of our mission is to make the "Van Metre" signature an icon for elegant residential communities, and industry leading condominium and apartment communities, as well as Class A neighborhood retail centers and office developments.