Longshore Custom Homes

Senior Architectural Designer

Lead the Vision. Shape the Dream.

Are you an experienced architectural designer ready to lead high-end custom home projects from concept to permit? Do you thrive in a collaborative design-build environment where your ideas translate directly into reality? At Longshore Custom Homes, we're seeking a Senior Architectural Designer to guide our design department and elevate the architectural experience for clients and team members alike.

Founded in 2018, Longshore is a tight-knit, high-performing custom home builder based on the beautiful coast of North Carolina. We specialize in distinctive, thoughtfully designed coastal homes, each one custom, never cookie-cutter. Our culture is rooted in clarity, creativity, accountability, and mutual respect. We're growing fast, and we're looking for a skilled leader who shares our values and is excited to shape what gets built.

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

As Senior Architectural Designer, you'll lead the entire architectural design process, from conceptual sketches through full permit sets. You'll serve as a strategic partner to our CEO, collaborate with interior designers and project managers, and serve as the primary architectural contact for our clients. This role blends creative leadership with technical excellence, mentoring junior designers and refining our internal systems as we scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for all custom home projects, from concept to permit
• Host and guide client design meetings with confidence and creativity
• Ensure alignment between architectural vision, project budgets, and client expectations
• Produce high-quality plans in Chief Architect: floor plans, elevations, sections, structural/electrical layouts, and permit documents
• Oversee engineering coordination, code compliance, and design feasibility
• Serve as architectural lead during construction to support execution and change orders
• Collaborate with the Interior Designer and Project Manager to ensure design cohesion
• Maintain and refine architectural templates, SOPs, and design systems
• Mentor and review the work of junior architectural staff
• Continuously seek out innovations in design efficiency and buildability

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of residential architectural design experience (custom home experience strongly preferred)
• Proficiency in Chief Architect is required
• Strong portfolio demonstrating both creative design and technical skill
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Skilled in interpreting building codes, local regulations, and structural integration
• Experience working within a design-build environment is a major plus
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using project management tools like Asana
• Organized, dependable, and calm under pressure
• Able to juggle multiple design projects and deadlines efficiently

Why Join Us?

• Full-time position
• Competitive base salary at $80,000 to $109,000, based on experience
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible hours and hybrid work opportunities
• Meaningful projects with real design freedom
• Leadership role in a fast-growing, design-forward company
• A values-driven team culture that prioritizes integrity, fun, and collaboration

Ready to Lead What Gets Built?

Apply now with your resume and a portfolio that shows your range, from concept sketches to full CD sets. At Longshore Custom Homes, you'll bring dreams to life and help define the next era of beautiful coastal architecture.

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.