Senior Architect/ Project Designer

Senior Architect / Project Designer
Madison, WI
Relocation Required | Full-Time | Residential Remodeling

Ready to take your architecture career to the next level and your quality of life?
Chads Design Build, a nationally recognized, sustainability-driven residential design/build firm, is seeking a Senior Architect / Project Designer to join our collaborative, purpose-filled team in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin.

Imagine a life where career growth meets lakefront views, outdoor adventure, a strong arts scene, and the energy of a top-tier university town without the congestion or grind of a big city. Madison is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. for its mix of nature, community, and opportunity. We'll help you relocate so you can build both beautiful homes and a life you love.

About Chads Design Build
We specialize in high-performance residential remodels that prioritize design excellence, environmental responsibility, and client well-being. Our work is deeply personal and deeply professional-we value creativity, humility, and real collaboration.

Learn more: chadsdesignbuild.com

What You'll Do
As our Senior Architect / Project Designer, you'll lead the design process for home transformations that are both stunning and smart. You'll work closely with homeowners and our internal teams to bring ideas to life-blending design, buildability, and sustainability at every stage.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead client design conversations and translate dreams into buildable concepts
• Develop complete Concept, Permit, and Construction Plan Sets
• Integrate interior design elements into architectural plans
• Ensure code compliance, buildability, and clear documentation
• Collaborate on estimating with accurate material take-offs and scopes
• Conduct job site visits and support the build team with clear guidance
• Balance creative freedom with disciplined time management and budgets

What You Bring
We're looking for someone who sees the big picture and the fine details.

Required:

• 5+ years of residential design experience (remodeling preferred)
• Strong knowledge of materials, codes, and building science
• Excellent design sensibility and client communication skills
• Familiarity with residential architectural styles and current trends
• Competent in measuring spaces and developing clear, accurate drawings
• Proficiency in Chief Architect or excited to become proficient quickly

Nice to Have:

• Passive House knowledge or certification
• Experience working in a design/build environment

What We Offer
We support your growth, reward your contributions, and value your well-being.

• Salary: $85,000 - $105,000 (based on experience)
• Health Insurance: Individual and partial family coverage
• Retirement: 401(k) with 4% company match after 6 months
• Time Off: 2 weeks vacation, 5 sick days, 7 paid holidays (vacation increases with tenure)
• Work Flexibility: Hybrid scheduling options available
• Bonuses: Performance-based financial incentives
• Culture: A values-driven, purpose-centered environment where your voice matters

Our Core Values
We live by five values:

• Disciplined

• Humbly Confident

• Always Improving

• Forward Looking

• Cares & Connects with People

You'll thrive here if you value clear communication, collaboration, respect, and craftsmanship, and if you want to create not just spaces, but trust and transformation.

Ready to Design with Purpose?
We invite you to apply and start the next exciting chapter of your career at a company where your skills are respected, your values are shared, and your life outside work matters just as much.