Senior Residential Project Designer

Senior Residential Project Designer

Location: Plainview, Long Island, NY

Industry: High-End Residential Architecture / Design-Build

Compensation: $100,000–$150,000 Base Salary

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

IWH Talent Solutions is partnering with a growing residential construction and design-build firm on Long Island seeking an experienced Senior Residential Project Designer to join its expanding design department.

Our client specializes in custom residential construction, additions, major renovations, and comprehensive design-build services throughout Long Island.

This individual will work directly alongside the firm's licensed architectural partner, taking a leading role in residential design, technical drafting, construction documentation, and municipal approvals.

The ideal candidate is an exceptionally strong designer and drafter who can independently manage day-to-day project responsibilities with minimal oversight while working under the firm's licensed architect.

An architectural license is not required. Technical proficiency, residential experience, and the ability to produce complete architectural drawing sets are the primary considerations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed architectural drawings for custom homes, additions, renovations, and high-end residential projects.
• Produce comprehensive construction drawing sets from initial design concepts through completed documentation.
• Manage multiple residential design assignments while maintaining accuracy, quality, and efficiency.
• Navigate Long Island zoning regulations, setbacks, variances, building codes, and municipal approval processes.
• Coordinate structural elements, engineering requirements, and building systems into project designs.
• Communicate directly with residential clients to understand their design objectives and project requirements.
• Collaborate with the firm's licensed architect, interior designers, and construction professionals.
• Identify and resolve technical design challenges while supporting the continued growth of the department.

Qualifications

• Ideally 5–15 years of relevant residential design and drafting experience.
• Strong background in custom homes, high-end residential construction, additions, and major renovations.
• Exceptional drafting skills and the ability to efficiently produce complete architectural drawing sets.
• Extensive knowledge of Long Island municipalities, zoning regulations, setbacks, variances, and permitting.
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods, structural systems, and architectural detailing.
• Experience managing multiple design assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate professionally with high-end residential clients.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Architectural licensure is not required

Compensation & Opportunity

Base Salary: $100,000–$150,000 , depending on experience, technical capabilities, and ability to independently manage design responsibilities.

Our client offers a growing, entrepreneurial environment that values technical expertise, productivity, and accountability.

This is an opportunity to work directly with an experienced licensed architect, take ownership of challenging residential design projects, and play an important role in the continued expansion of the company's design department.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or connect with IWH Talent Solutions for a confidential discussion.