Clayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members. Our company portfolio includes a broad offering of attainable housing, and as a vertically integrated home builder, we are uniquely positioned to serve customers through every stage of the homeownership journey – building, selling, financing, and insuring homes. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.

Position Summary: Designer 4 will continue to expand their knowledge of current and new software, along with plans to complete their project more efficiently and accurately. The designer will be assigned projects that will be responsible to design and manage from bid/conception to estimating and completion in the field. All projects will be reviewed and redlined for the designer to revise before proceeding with creating production paperwork. They will need to be available to answer questions and handle any situation from either the shop or field. In addition, they will be available to answer questions and assist other designers with their projects. They may be called upon to teach Designer level 1, 2 and 3 new areas of design. They will assume a leadership role by helping with reviewing level 1, 2 & 3 designer projects. They will be mentoring the other designers and providing constructive advice on work-related issues. Requires a strong belief in the mission and goals of the company and the capability to work in a team environment.

Duties / Responsibilities: 

• Read and interpret blueprints
• Develop and design component shop drawings
• Ensure conformance to all relevant building requirements and municipality building codes
• Interpret design requirements as indicated by procedures, design manuals, and other applicable specifications
• Generate layouts for final construction
• Ensure designs are accurate, optimized, and conforms to standards
• Train new team members
• Create and utilize training curriculum
• Review other team members projects and communicate revisions effectively as needed
• Demonstrate a commitment to the quality improvement process and the philosophy of continuous improvement; identify and respond actively and with sensitivity to the needs of all customers; participate as a team player in all phases of the organization; and is open and responsive to change.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the role

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:

• Experience in designing residential, multi-family, commercial, custom and production components
• General computer knowledge
• Has had previous project management experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with MiTek and/or equivalent design software
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints
• Attention to detail, takes pride in quality of work
• Efficient and able to complete assignments within a given deadline
• Knowledge of standard construction practices, codes and carpentry
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Communicating effectively with team members
• Communication skills to communicate with the customer about RFI’s or other parts of the project
• Strong team work ethic

Education and Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a relevant field* preferred, plus 7 years of experience**

*Education substitution: 2+ years of exact experience, 4 years of similar experience

**Experience: Knowledge of commonly used framing concepts and practices within the construction industry.

Physical Requirements: Sitting or standing at a computer for long periods of time.  Occasional visits to local job sites.

Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required

Why Clayton?

• Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time positions after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.
• As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.
• At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Why Clayton?

Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.

As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.

At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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