Residential Architect

Are you a creative problem solver who thrives in designing custom homes that bring families together? Do you want to see your architectural visions come to life within a year while working in a collaborative and supportive environment?

If you're a licensed architect or architect-in-training with residential design experience who wants to make a real impact on families' lives while growing your career in a supportive, award-winning environment, we want to meet you!

About Us:

Sun Design, an architectural design-build remodeler, has been transforming homes in the DMV since 1988. Suns sparkling reputation has been built on reinventing homes through the creative use of light and space, working closely with clients, with minimal impact on busy lives. Our ultimate goal is to create spaces that are not only award-winning in their beauty, but that dramatically enhance the quality of life today and in the years to come. We are guided by our core values of Truth, Fun, Charity, Growth, Financial Wisdom, and Exceptional Experience and recently named one of Virginia's Best Places to Work 2024. We offer "freedom within a framework" - giving you the guidelines and support you need while empowering you to do your best work. With 64 dedicated employees and a strong track record of retention, we're not just a company - we're a family.

Visit us at sundesigninc.com to see our amazing transformations!

Summary of Responsibilities:

Lead complex residential remodeling projects ($400,000-$1.5M+) through all phases of architectural design while working directly with clients and collaborating with our amazing interior design team, estimators, sales consultants, and award-winning production craftsmen. You'll manage multiple custom projects simultaneously, from initial site analysis through construction administration, while mentoring team members and ensuring exceptional design quality.

Essential Functions

• Design & Lead - Develop innovative concepts for residential remodels, additions, and outdoor spaces while managing project teams through all architectural phases
• Technical Excellence - Conduct structural analysis, building code research, and create comprehensive construction documents and permit packages
• Collaborate & Coordinate - Work directly with clients, interior designers, engineers, consultants, and construction teams to deliver seamless projects
• Quality & Mentorship - Ensure design quality through reviews and coordination while mentoring junior team members
• Watch Your Designs Built - Visit job sites during construction to see your creative visions come to life

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• Bachelor/Master in Architecture with 5+ years in residential design and wood-frame construction
• Architectural license preferred but not required
• Proficiency in CAD software (Chief Architect, AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp); hand sketching a plus
• Strong design eye, knowledge of building codes, and technical expertise
• Innovative space planning with seamless structural and MEP systems coordination
• Excellent client/team interaction skills and professional presentation abilities

Compensation

• $95,000-$125,000 based on experience
• Hybrid schedule available after 90-day onboarding
• PTO/vacation/holidays
• Health/dental/vision insurance
• Company matched 401k
• Ample professional development opportunities

How to Apply

• Submit your resume and portfolio highlighting residential projects and wood-frame construction experience. Portfolios should include both design concepts and construction documents.

We have a formal recruiting process and have a relationship with Zephyr Connects LLC, whom we use for the screening and hiring process. If you are selected for the next step you will get instructions from Svitlana Diak within 3 days of your submission. Everyone will be contacted.

Sun Design Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sun Design Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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