Architecture Designer

About the Company

Drees Homes is a family-run homebuilding company focused on making custom homeownership simpler. With more than 95 years in business, the company is known for its long employee tenure and has been recognized as the 19th largest privately owned builder in the United States. It has also been named a U.S. Best Managed Company for four consecutive years (2022–2025) and has maintained Great Place to Work certification for the past four years.

Based in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees operates across twelve metropolitan markets: Greater Cincinnati (including Northern Kentucky), Cleveland, and Columbus in Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio in Texas; Indianapolis in Indiana; Jacksonville in Florida; Nashville in Tennessee; Raleigh in North Carolina; and Washington, D.C.

Role Overview

The Architecture Department helps shape the homes and communities the company delivers. Working with division leadership, you will help create residential designs that are visually appealing, practical, and aligned with market needs. This position focuses on producing accurate, efficient, creative, and timely design work while also supporting the ongoing improvement of the product portfolio across multiple markets.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants room to grow professionally and contribute to the design of award-winning homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate assigned design work with Architecture leadership and division teams to develop fresh, market-aligned home plans.
• Study market movement, buyer preferences, and competing offerings to shape design direction.
• Make sure each design supports construction needs, cost targets, operational goals, and marketing priorities.
• Keep architectural detailing and design standards consistent so the brand remains strong and construction quality is supported.
• Check projects for adherence to relevant building codes and internal company standards.
• Handle individual assignments with limited supervision while balancing several tasks and deadlines at once.
• Use strong residential design principles through every phase of project development.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture. NCARB certification is considered an advantage. Prior experience in residential architecture is required. Strong working knowledge of Revit and MS Office is expected; familiarity with AutoCAD is preferred but not mandatory.

The role also calls for the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, strong organization, attention to detail, excellent interpersonal communication, and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team. Success in a fast-moving, demanding environment, along with a positive attitude and high energy, is important.

Benefits and Perks

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance; wellness rewards; a 401(k) savings plan; profit sharing; paid time off that increases with tenure; tuition reimbursement; long-term and short-term disability coverage; parental leave; an employee discount on the purchase of a Drees home; and an Employee Assistance Program.

Additional compensation and retirement support include a competitive pay package with profit sharing and 401(k) plans.

Work Location

This role is based in the Corporate Architecture Department in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky.

Equal Opportunity and Workplace Policy

Drees Homes is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.