Residential Architect

Center Park Homes • Mount Pleasant, SC

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About The Position

Center Park Group is a home-building company operating in the Southeast with a team that has over 40 years of combined experience. We are growing our team by adding a Residential Architect to lead the creative direction of our architectural design portfolio. This is a design-forward role for a licensed architect who sees residential architecture as both a craft and an art. You will be the creative voice of our Architectural Team, shaping the character, curb appeal, and livability of every home we build, while ensuring our plans meet the highest standards of technical quality and code compliance. As our Residential Architect, you will own the design vision for Center Park's growing portfolio of home plans and communities. You will originate new prototype designs, elevate and refresh existing plans, and serve as the licensed authority on our architectural documents. You will collaborate closely with our contracted engineers, Purchasing and Estimating teams, and field staff to ensure that great design carries all the way through construction.

Requirements

• Active architect license (Registered Architect) in good standing with the South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners, with authority to seal and sign architectural documents in South Carolina.
• NCARB certificate holders eligible for South Carolina licensure by reciprocity will be considered, with SC licensure obtained prior to sealing documents.
• Valid driver's license required.
• 3+ years of professional architectural experience, with significant experience in residential design (production homebuilding experience strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated design portfolio showcasing residential work — elevations, floor plans, and built projects.
• Proficiency in Revit required.
• Working knowledge of the IRC and applicable building codes.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from a NAAB-accredited program preferred.
• Experience establishing or managing Revit standards a plus.
• Familiarity with South Carolina permitting processes a plus.
• On-site field experience or a background in civil and commercial design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new prototype home plans, elevations, and community product lines from concept through construction documents.
• Serve as architect of record on applicable projects; seal and sign architectural documents as required for permitting in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and surrounding states.
• Reimagine and modernize existing plans for new business development, market positioning, and evolving buyer preferences.
• Direct exterior elevation design, streetscape variety, and material/color coordination to strengthen the identity of each community.
• Review and approve work produced by contracted architects, engineers, and drafting staff for design intent, quality, and consistency.
• Manage the currency and integrity of construction drawing sets, coordinating with the Pre-Construction Team to publish current versions to project management platforms.
• Partner with Purchasing and Estimating to align design decisions with cost, material availability, and value engineering opportunities — without sacrificing design quality.
• Track design changes from pre-construction through RFP and prototype phases and communicate impacts to affected departments.
• Mentor drafting staff and help establish design standards, Revit templates, and documentation best practices for the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior