Residential Floorplan Designer

Trueline • Vancouver, WA

5d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Trueline is seeking a Residential Floorplan Designer focused on modern residential design, to lead floor plan innovation and product enhancements. This role leads a small design team and works cross-functionally to bring buyer-driven, market-aligned home designs to life. It's a great opportunity to shape offerings and influence design excellence in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in residential architecture, home design, product development, or estimating.
• Strong understanding of residential construction, floor plan design principles, and homebuilding market trends.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit with the ability to produce compliant architectural drawings.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using project management software and productivity tools such as Google Workspace.

Nice To Haves

• Background in value engineering and constructability refinement.
• Familiarity with building codes and their integration into the design process.
• Experience with advanced design tools or architectural visualization software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of two drafters and one estimator to execute product development initiatives.
• Collaborate with interior design, engineering, purchasing, marketing, and sales to develop fresh floor plans and standard options aligned with buyer expectations.
• Manage the entire product development lifecycle from concept to launch, including coordination with external architects, designers, and engineers.
• Maintain and refine the floor plan portfolio by retiring non-performers and optimizing existing designs based on performance and constructability.
• Collaborate on cost analysis and pricing strategy to ensure alignment with budgets and margins.
• Conduct market research and analyze customer feedback and warranty data to guide product improvements.
• Drive product roadmap planning, lead team meetings, and ensure documentation is current in project management tools.

Benefits

• A collaborative team culture that values design, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Direct influence on design direction and product evolution.
• Competitive compensation ($90k-$110k) and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a market-focused design and development environment.

What This Job Offers

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