Architectural Designer

Address Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926, US

Compensation $70,000.00 - $90,000.00/year

Job Description

HHI Builders is seeking a detail-driven Architectural Designer to transform residential remodeling concepts into clear, buildable, permit-ready construction documents. This key role ensures that our drawings meet the highest standards of accuracy, code compliance, and field usability. As part of a collaborative design-build team, you’ll help bridge client vision, structural feasibility, and construction execution in every project.

If you’re passionate about clean, coordinated drawings, love managing fine details, and want to shape the design systems of a fast-growing luxury remodeling firm, this is your opportunity.

HHI Builders is a luxury design-build firm focused on high-quality residential remodeling in Hilton Head and Bluffton. We Plan Slow, Execute Fast, ensuring excellence at every step—from design through construction. As we scale toward $10M+ in annual revenue, our Architectural Designer will play a critical role in raising the bar on design standards and ensuring our projects are not only beautiful but also buildable.

We work as one team—design, sales, estimating, and production—driven by values of Trust, Craftsmanship, Impact, Elevation, and Exceptionality.

Participate in redline meetings and early-phase client meetings where structural guidance is needed.

Coordinate closely with the Project Director and Interior Designer to align design vision with execution and budget.

Schedule structural engineering walkthroughs and integrate feedback into construction documents.

Coordinate exterior site surveys and interior Lidar/Matterport scans; verify all measurements for as-built accuracy.

Produce accurate, permit-ready construction drawings using Chief Architect, Revit, AutoCAD, or Sketch Up.

Ensure all plans are clear, code-compliant, and ready for field execution.

Oversee and review work completed by the Drafter for accuracy and completeness.

Deliver drawing sets on schedule according to established design phase timelines.

Leverage 3D modeling and visualization tools to support design clarity and client approvals.

Provide software guidance and direction to the Drafter, ensuring team efficiency and drawing accuracy.

Maintain drawing consistency, project documentation standards, and adherence to permitting requirements.

Anticipate construction conflicts and ensure documents are fully buildable before field handoff.

Required:

Associate’s degree in Architecture, Drafting/Design, or a related field

Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Design

4-5+ years of experience in residential design, drafting, or architectural documentation

Strong background in preparing permit-ready construction drawings, particularly for remodels and custom homes

Proficiency in Chief Architect, Revit, AutoCAD, and Sketch Up

Deep knowledge of residential construction practices, codes, and permit processes

Strong coordination skills across internal teams, engineers, and surveyors

High attention to detail and ability to spot inconsistencies or potential field issues

Clear and professional written and verbal communication

• Construction Drawing Production:
  Create complete permit-ready drawing sets that are accurate, buildable, and field-usable.
• Structural Coordination:
  Manage structural engineering input and ensure seamless integration into drawing sets.
• Survey & As-Built Verification:
  Coordinate Lidar and survey services, verifying all measurements to ensure plan accuracy before redlines.
• Cross-Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with Project Directors, Interior Designers, and Estimators to align layout, scope, and budget.
• 3D Visualization & Software Leadership:
  Use 3D tools to support design clarity; oversee Drafter output and software workflows.

Full-Time, Monday–Friday

Onsite in the Hilton Head/Bluffton area

Occasional travel to job sites for field verification and coordination (within 50 miles)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

A background check will be completed as part of the onboarding process, in compliance with applicable laws.

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