Lead Architectural Designer - Luxury Residential

Company: Dahlin Group Architecture Planning
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 28, 2025

Job Description:

This is more than a job-it's a chance to take ownership of something new, lead design at the highest level, and grow a portfolio that reflects your talent and vision in the Luxury Residential market. If you're ready for a role that offers leadership, creativity, and opportunity, we'd love to connect.At DAHLIN, luxury residential design is part of our founding DNA. We are seeking a LEAD DESIGNER - Luxury Residential to help shape the future. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary, client-focused designer ready to step into a leadership role and build something meaningful.This position requires onsite presence at one of our locations and travel to other sitesWHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead the design of luxury homes, understanding client vision, site, topography, and regional character.
• Create and champion high-quality design solutions from concept to completion, blending innovation with real-world constructability.
• Guide and inspire a team, overseeing visualization, deliverables, and design execution.
• Design across various possibilities while maintaining excellence across all price points.WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• A compelling communicator, highly visual thinker, and designer known for delivering exceptional luxury homes responsive to regional context and character.
• An intuitive, adaptable leader who thrives collaboratively and is motivated to build a team and body of work.
• A keen eye for uncovering a site's unique attributes and leveraging them to craft a seamless, enriching experience inside and out.
• Strong ability to mentor staff and guide projects through all phases of design and delivery for luxury homes.YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
  • 10+ years of relevant experience, including team leadership.
  • Degree in Architecture, Environmental Design, Interior Design, or related field; licensure preferred.
  • Commitment to professional growth.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions; visa sponsorship is not provided.Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.We offer a competitive salary range of $110,000 - $135,000, based on experience and qualifications, along with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, employee stock ownership, and 401k.DAHLIN is an award-winning architecture, planning, and interior design firm with 190+ professionals across the Western U.S., dedicated to creating places that promote human fulfillment and well-being. Visit to learn more.Including a link to an online portfolio is highly recommended. Due to high volume, we cannot accept phone inquiries; we will contact you if more information is needed. Apply now!#LI-hybridWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer, encouraging women and people of color to apply. We participate in E-Verify.For important notices on Recruitment Fraud and privacy, please see our links .We do not accept resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies without a signed agreement. Unsolicited resumes are ineligible for referral fees.
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