Lead Designer

Urban Edge Homes is a premier luxury home builder specializing in high-end custom homes, renovations, and remodels. Our design-build approach brings together thoughtful design, exceptional craftsmanship, and a highly personalized client experience.

We are looking for an experienced Lead Designer to join our team and take a leadership role in the design and selection process for our luxury residential projects.

This is an opportunity for a creative, organized, highly communicative designer who understands that great residential design is about more than making a home beautiful—it is about creating spaces that are intentional, functional, timeless, and tailored to the way each client lives.

The ideal candidate has strong residential design experience, exceptional attention to detail, a sophisticated design eye, and the ability to confidently guide high-end clients through a complex design process.

The Lead Designer will serve as a primary design resource for Urban Edge Homes and our clients throughout the lifecycle of a project.

This individual will work closely with homeowners, architects, project managers, estimators, trade partners, vendors, and the Urban Edge leadership team to develop and execute cohesive design concepts from the initial stages of a project through final installation.

The Lead Designer will be responsible for maintaining the overall design vision while balancing aesthetic, functionality, constructability, schedule, and budget.

This position requires someone who can be both creative and highly organized—someone who can develop a beautiful concept in the morning and confidently work through specifications, pricing, revisions, and construction details in the afternoon.

• Serve as a primary design contact for assigned luxury residential clients.
• Build strong, professional relationships with homeowners and understand their lifestyle, preferences, priorities, and design goals.
• Lead clients through the design and selections process in a confident, organized, and enjoyable manner.
• Help clients make informed design decisions while maintaining the overall vision and budget of the project.
• Present design concepts, finish selections, material palettes, fixtures, furnishings, and architectural details to clients.
• Provide professional recommendations while respecting the client's individual style and goals.
• Manage client expectations regarding design decisions, pricing, lead times, and project implications.
• Communicate design decisions and changes clearly to the internal team and appropriate trade partners.

• Develop comprehensive interior and exterior design concepts for custom homes and luxury renovations.
• Create cohesive material palettes and design schemes throughout the home.
• Select and specify:
• Flooring
• Tile and stone
• Cabinetry
• Countertops
• Plumbing fixtures
• Doors and millwork
• Paint and wall finishes
• Appliances
• Exterior finishes
• Other specialty materials and finishes
• Develop mood boards, finish boards, presentation materials, and other design documentation.
• Coordinate design elements to ensure a consistent and intentional aesthetic throughout the home.
• Research new products, materials, vendors, and design trends while maintaining a timeless, sophisticated approach.
• Assist with space planning, furniture layouts, lighting concepts, and interior detailing as appropriate.

• Review architectural plans and construction documents for design intent, accuracy, and coordination.
• Identify potential design conflicts or constructability concerns before they reach the field.
• Coordinate design details with architects, engineers, project managers, estimators, and trade partners.
• Provide clear…