Architectural Designer

Brown Haven Homes • Alpharetta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Brown Haven, we are dedicated to constructing high-quality custom homes that exceed expectations. We understand that our team of professionals is our most valued asset, which is why we have brought together a group of talented individuals who embody teamwork, positivity, and a dedication to excellence. Our vision is to build 1,000+ homes per year by becoming the finest custom home builder in the U.S.A. Architectural Designer & Portfolio Manager — Join the Team That’s Redefining Custom Homebuilding Location: Alpharetta, GA | Type: Full-Time Driven to Design Homes That People Fall in Love With Before They’re Even Built? You’ll Thrive at Brown Haven Homes. At Brown Haven Homes, we believe building a home should be just as rewarding as living in one. We’re passionate about delivering a seamless, transparent, and highly personalized building experience that gives families confidence from day one. Our mission is bold: to deliver 1,000+ homes per year and set the standard as the premier custom home builder in the country. To get there, we need someone who can design and steward our architectural product across multiple portfolios, each with its own plan strategy, elevation range, and standard option set, built to scale across every market we enter. This role is at the intersection of design, strategy, and execution. You’ll partner closely with Sales, Land Development, Finance, and Design to ensure every plan we bring to market is buildable, on-brand, and ready to make families fall in love.

Requirements

• Residential architectural design and plan development experience
• Strong understanding of buildability, structural options, and land constraints
• Ability to manage a large portfolio of plans with precision and organization
• Cross-functional collaboration and communication skills across diverse teams
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-moving, growth-oriented environment
• “Do It Now” mindset — you move fast, communicate clearly, and deliver

Responsibilities

• Plan Portfolio Development: Design new architectural product across multiple portfolios — defining the plan strategy, elevation range, and square footage mix for each
• Develop the standard option offering across each product type — covered porches, decks, terrace options, luxury kitchens and baths, and the structural upgrades that differentiate each tier
• Collaborate with Sales Leadership and Land Development to ensure all plans are buildable and aligned with market demand
• Partner with Purchasing & Finance to ensure structural options and plan configurations are costed accurately and consistently
• Architectural Library Stewardship: Own and maintain the Brown Haven architectural collection — ensuring all plan files are current, consistent, and free of redundancy across all markets
• Proactively identify and eliminate duplicate or outdated plans to keep the portfolio clean and scalable
• Serve as the single source of truth for all architectural plan files across the organization
• Strategic Partnership & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Maintain active, productive partnerships with Sales Leadership, Land Development, Finance, Lead Designer, Design Specialist Leader, and Head of PED
• Communicate plan updates, portfolio changes, and development timelines clearly and consistently across all stakeholders
• Ensure each portfolio’s plans reflect what is buildable on the land types Brown Haven acquires across all markets

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off — we trust our leaders to manage their schedules responsibly
• Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision benefits to keep you and your family covered
• Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Share Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed