Architectural Designer at HHI Builders – Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Shape the Future of High-End Remodeling Join HHI Builders as an Architectural Designer!

Position Title: Architectural Designer
Company Name: HHI Builders
Pay Range: $70,000$90,000 per year + Performance Bonuses
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Hilton Head, SC
Industry: Residential & Commercial Construction / Remodeling

HHI Builders is seeking a detail-driven Architectural Designer to transform residential remodeling concepts into clear, buildable, permit-ready construction documents. This key role ensures that our drawings meet the highest standards of accuracy, code compliance, and field usability. As part of a collaborative design-build team, youll help bridge client vision, structural feasibility, and construction execution in every project.

If youre passionate about clean, coordinated drawings, love managing fine details, and want to shape the design systems of a fast-growing luxury remodeling firm, this is your opportunity.

HHI Builders is a luxury design-build firm focused on high-quality residential remodeling in Hilton Head and Bluffton. We Plan Slow, Execute Fast, ensuring excellence at every stepfrom design through construction. As we scale toward $10M+ in annual revenue, our Architectural Designer will play a critical role in raising the bar on design standards and ensuring our projects are not only beautiful but also buildable.

We work as one teamdesign, sales, estimating, and productiondriven by values of Trust, Craftsmanship, Impact, Elevation, and Exceptionality.

Learn more at www.hhi-builders.com

• Client & Team Collaboration

  • Participate in redline meetings and early-phase client meetings where structural guidance is needed.

  • Coordinate closely with the Project Director and Interior Designer to align design vision with execution and budget.

• Engineering & Survey Coordination

  • Schedule structural engineering walkthroughs and integrate feedback into construction documents.

  • Coordinate exterior site surveys and interior Lidar/Matterport scans; verify all measurements for as-built accuracy.

• Construction Document Management

  • Produce accurate, permit-ready construction drawings using Chief Architect, Revit, AutoCAD, or SketchUp.

  • Ensure all plans are clear, code-compliant, and ready for field execution.

  • Oversee and review work completed by the Drafter for accuracy and completeness.

  • Deliver drawing sets on schedule according to established design phase timelines.

• Software & Technical Oversight

  • Leverage 3D modeling and visualization tools to support design clarity and client approvals.

  • Provide software guidance and direction to the Drafter, ensuring team efficiency and drawing accuracy.

• Documentation Standards

  • Maintain drawing consistency, project documentation standards, and adherence to permitting requirements.

  • Anticipate construction conflicts and ensure documents are fully buildable before field handoff.

• Education

  • Required: Associates degree in Architecture, Drafting/Design, or a related field

  • Preferred: Bachelors degree in Architecture or Design

• Experience

  • 4-5+ years of experience in residential design, drafting, or architectural documentation

  • Strong background in preparing permit-ready construction drawings, particularly for remodels and custom homes

• Skills & Abilities

  • Proficiency in Chief Architect, Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp

  • Deep knowledge of residential construction practices, codes, and permit processes

  • Strong coordination skills across internal teams, engineers, and surveyors

  • High attention to detail and ability to spot inconsistencies or potential field issues

  • Clear and professional written and verbal communication

1. Construction Drawing ProductionCreate complete permit-ready drawing sets that are accurate, buildable, and field-usable.

2. Structural CoordinationManage structural engineering input and ensure seamless integration into drawing sets.

3. Survey & As-Built VerificationCoordinate Lidar and survey services, verifying all measurements to ensure plan accuracy before redlines.

4. Cross-Team CollaborationWork closely with Project Directors, Interior Designers, and Estimators to align layout, scope, and budget.

5. 3D Visualization & Software LeadershipUse 3D tools to support design clarity; oversee Drafter output and software workflows.

• Weekly Pay Cycle

• Performance Bonuses

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays)

• Paid Training & Certifications

• Tech Package (Smartphone or Tablet)

• Personal Tool Replacement Program

• Company Events & Team Outings

• Employee Recognition and Contests

• Referral Bonus Program

• Profit Sharing/Ownership Track Potential

• Full-Time, MondayFriday

• Onsite in the Hilton Head/Bluffton area

• Occasional travel to job sites for field verification and coordination (within 50 miles)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

A background check will be completed as part of the onboarding process, in compliance with applicable laws.

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