Longshore Custom Homes

Architectural Designer

Bring Dream Homes to Life with Longshore Custom Homes

Are you a creative and detail-oriented Architectural Designer with a passion for custom homes? Do you thrive in a collaborative, team-first culture and love seeing your designs take shape in the real world? At Longshore Custom Homes, you won't just be picking finishes, you'll be guiding homeowners through a transformative experience, one dream home at a time.

Founded in 2018, Longshore Custom Homes is a family-oriented, team-driven custom home builder on the beautiful coast of North Carolina. We specialize in high-end, thoughtfully designed homes that blend elegance with functionality. With in-house architectural and design expertise, we manage projects from the first sketch to the final walkthrough. Our tight-knit team values integrity, collaboration, and clear communication, and we take pride in providing an unmatched client experience.

Learn more about us at: https://www.longshorecustomhomes.com/ 

As our Architectural Designer, you'll lead clients through the entire selection process, from materials and finishes to furniture layouts and mood boards, while keeping their unique tastes, budgets, and project timelines in mind. You'll play a vital role in ensuring selections are finalized on schedule, installations meet design intent, and content is created for marketing and social media. This is a high-impact, client-facing role that balances design flair with project coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide clients through the selection of finishes, materials, fixtures, and furnishings
• Schedule, attend, and follow up on showroom appointments
• Update selections and estimates using Asana and internal SOPs
• Coordinate material lead times with the Project Manager
• Prepare design deliverables: elevations, cabinet/trim/electrical plans in Chief Architect
• Visit job sites to confirm installation accuracy and resolve selection-related issues
• Create mood boards and visual assets for clients and marketing
• Source materials, manage furniture orders, and track design-related expenses
• Maintain communication with clients via Asana with a 24-hour response time
• Assist with design consultations during preconstruction and punch list walk-throughs
• Continuously suggest improvements to workflows and communication processes

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of residential interior design experience preferred
• Proficiency with Chief Architect is required
• Strong sense of aesthetics and ability to align designs with client goals and budgets
• Skilled in space planning, material coordination, and furniture layouts
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Familiarity with Asana or similar project management tools is a plus
• Organized, tech-savvy, and self-motivated
• Able to manage multiple projects, appointments, and deadlines independently
• North Carolina driver's license and the ability to visit job sites as needed

Why Join Us?

• Full-time position
• Competitive salary range at $70,000 to $88,000 per year, plus potential bonuses based on performance.
• A collaborative team that values your creativity and initiative
• Diverse, high-end custom projects that showcase your design talent
• Direct impact on client experience and brand aesthetics
• A culture that balances hard work, fun, and family

Ready to Design What Gets Built?

Apply now with your resume and a link or PDF of your portfolio. Let's build something beautiful together.

Longshore Custom Homes is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.