Junior Architectural Designer

Position Summary

Southern Land Company, a national real estate development and construction firm headquartered in Nashville, TN, is seeking a full-time Junior Architectural Designer to join our dynamic team. The Junior Architectural Designer will assist with documentation of high-end speculative and custom homes, and small commercial structures, for construction within Southern Land Company and other communities. This includes implementation of architectural standards, policies, and procedures related to architectural design, documentation, and quality control.

Essential Functions

• Ability to produce documentation for high-end speculative and custom homes, and small commercial structures.
• Produce clear and concise “Builder Set” drawings that incorporate the original vision of the client or designer while working within the confines of the schedule and fees established.
• Implement architectural standards, policies, and procedures related to architectural design, documentation, and quality control.
• Provide initial quality control efforts for work product created.
• Affiliate with revisions and maintenance of the Single-Family Residential AutoCAD standards library.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to ensure effective communication between architecture, homebuilding, landscape architecture, sales, interior design and marketing for all staff and projects.
• Maintain an up-to-date and comprehensive understanding of applicable building codes and zoning regulations as they relate to the design and construction of residential structures.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the costs of construction of various elements of the building of a house.
• Seek an ongoing knowledge of the successful trends within the industry.
• Make exterior material and color recommendations as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficiency in the following technical programs: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe CS5 or later, Sketchup or other computer rendering software.
• Experience in Single-Family architecture or Traditional Neighborhood Design.
• Knowledge of historically accurate residential design and detailing.
• Knowledge of Single-Family design trends.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field from accredited school with 0-3 years’ experience.
• Associates degree in related field with 2+ years’ experience.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Experience in Single-Family architecture or Traditional Neighborhood Design.
• Knowledge of historically accurate residential design and detailing.
• Knowledge of Single-Family design trends.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $22.00 to $27.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Company Overview

Southern Land Company believes that community is the heart of every successful development project. With that as our starting point, we create residential developments around the country that provide a generous, comfortable lifestyle to those that call them home. In support of our single family and multifamily projects, we also undertake key retail, office, and recreation developments to craft convenient, complete communities. We believe in big ideas and paying attention to every detail required to realize them. We Have… A strong brand recognized for quality, performance, and artistryGuiding principles of creativity and innovationAn open mind for new ideas and creative methodsA strong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k with a strong match and more!

About the Role

At Southern Land Company, we are committed to creating unique and beautiful places. Our team is made up of professionals who work together to envision and build these spaces. If you're passionate about architecture and design, and want to be part of a team that creates exceptional living environments, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 0-3 years of experience in architectural design, preferably in single-family housing or traditional neighborhood design.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Understanding of building codes and zoning regulations.
• Interest in and knowledge of current design trends.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• A 401(k) plan with a strong employer match.
• Paid time off.
• A drug-free workplace policy.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $22.00 to $27.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work as needed.