Senior Architectural Designer
About The Position
Hutker Architects is a design-led residential practice dedicated to creating custom, heirloom homes. We are inspired by craft, collaboration, and a deep respect for place and believe great homes emerge from strong ideas, careful listening, and a culture that nurtures curiosity. Our mission is to continuously and passionately advance the art of dwelling and the joy of living. We're looking for a Senior Designer who combines exceptional design ability with technical expertise and a passion for custom residential architecture. Working closely with Principals and Associates, you'll contribute to every phase of custom residential project development, build lasting client relationships, mentor emerging designers, and help shape exceptional homes from concept through construction.
Requirements
- B.Arch or M.Arch from an accredited program
- 8-10+ years of professional architectural experience with a strong focus on custom residential design.
- Professional architectural license preferred or actively pursuing licensure.
- Demonstrated experience producing high-quality design and construction documentation across all project phases
- Strong technical understanding of residential architecture, wood-frame construction, building codes, and construction administration.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships.
- Strong collaborative leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing team members.
- Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp.
Nice To Haves
- Strong hand sketching skills are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to all phases of custom residential project development, from permitting and early design through construction administration and project completion.
- Develop thoughtful design solutions and technical documentation that carry design intent through every stage of the project.
- Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams, fostering strong communication and collaboration.
- Coordinate project schedules, consultants, documentation, and construction administration activities to support successful project execution.
- Develop schematic designs, presentation materials, and material selections that support the overall design vision while ensuring technical quality and code compliance.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative studio culture through technical guidance and design reviews.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
