Senior Residential Architect – Design Lead

Senior Residential Architect Design Lead
Minneapolis MN Direct Hire $160k

Konik is partnering with a well-respected locally based residential design-build firm seeking a Senior Residential Architect to lead high-end residential remodeling and renovation projects. This is a strategic design-forward opportunity for an architect who wants greater influence visibility and long-term growth within a stable collaborative design-build environment.

The firm is known for bespoke high-quality remodeling of older homes throughout Minneapolis St. Paul and surrounding communities. Their work blends design excellence craftsmanship construction expertise and a thoughtful client experience. This role is ideal for an ambitious architect who is passionate about design energized by client collaboration and motivated to help elevate the firms design reputation project caliber and long-term growth.

The Senior Residential Architect will lead design visioning for projects ranging from approximately $750000 to $1.5M serving as a trusted creative voice for clients while collaborating closely with internal design team project managers and craftspeople.

Senior Residential Architect Responsibilities:

• Lead the design process for high-end residential remodels and renovations translating client goals into functional highly crafted and aesthetically distinctive spaces.
• Guide clients through design visioning presentations decision-making and project development.
• Shape project design quality while helping elevate the firms creative identity and market reputation.
• Collaborate with internal design project management technical and construction teams to ensure design intent constructability and execution remain aligned.
• Conduct site visits and design reviews to support construction solve design challenges and maintain project quality.
• Support business growth through client relationships referrals design leadership and a commitment to exceptional homeowner experiences.

Senior Residential Architect Qualifications:

• Licensed Architect required
• 10 years of residential architecture experience with a strong portfolio of high-end residential renovations remodels older homes and custom residential work.
• Proven ability to lead clients through design visioning presentations and complex project decisions with a passion for design excellence construction realities craftsmanship and creating a positive high-trust client experience
• BIM proficiency required; ArchiCAD experience is preferred Revit or similar platforms also considered.
• Strong communication collaboration presentation and client relationship skills.
• Entrepreneurial growth-minded approach with interest in long-term impact and potential future equity participation.

Benefits

• Ownership track potential for the right long-term fit.
• Competitive base salary starting at $160k commission opportunities.
• Annual bonus typically in the 515% range.
• Comprehensive health dental and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Collaborative design-focused inclusive environment.
• Opportunity to become a visible creative force within an established residential design-build firm.

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Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age status as a protected veteran status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other protected class status.

Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years. Konik has specialized in placing professional qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC