Architectural Designer in Bluffton

Date Posted: Friday, May 2, 2025

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Architectural Designer – Design Department Lead
  Hilton Head Island / Bluffton, SC Area |   Full-Time
About the Role:
We’re a fast-growing design-build firm seeking a seasoned Architectural Designer to lead and elevate our internal design department. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to build scalable systems, create drawing standards, and help grow a full-service design studio.
What You’ll Do:

  • Lead and manage the design team, including potential offshore/remote staff
  • Establish drawing standards and scalable design systems
  • Collaborate with clients, estimators, and project directors
  • Produce CAD-based architectural designs and 3D models
  • Guide clients through visual mockups of remodel/build projects
  • Oversee development of a robust in-house design studio

What We’re Looking For:
Experience:

  • 5+ years in residential architectural design (remodeling preferred)
  • Prior leadership experience in a design department

Technical Skills:

  • Proficient in AutoCAD or Revit
  • Open to learning Chief Architect (training support provided)
  • Strong 3D modeling and structural design understanding

Leadership & Communication:

  • Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Experience with remote team management is a plus
  • Comfortable working face-to-face with clients

 

 

Please send your resume to Megan Cantone @ megan.cantone@gogpac.com

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