Rust Construction

Remodeling Designer/Drafter

Location: Alexandria, VA

Create Buildable Residential Remodeling Designs

Rust Construction is a design-build remodeling company based in Alexandria, VA, serving homeowners throughout Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. The company specializes in residential remodeling, including kitchens, bathrooms, additions, whole-home renovations, outdoor living spaces, and historic home projects.

Rust Construction is seeking a Remodeling Designer/Drafter with strong design, drafting, and rendering skills. This role focuses primarily on residential remodeling design and drafting rather than interior decorating. The right candidate will be able to create thoughtful, attractive, and buildable designs for residential remodeling projects, with a strong focus on kitchens, bathrooms, additions, and larger home renovations.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales to conduct client meetings to understand design preferences and functional requirements
• Create design drawings, plans, renderings, and presentation materials
• Manage client expectations regarding timelines, budgets, and design possibilities
• Support kitchen and bathroom design within larger remodeling projects
• Manage finish selections.
• Use drafting and design software such as Chief Architect, Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar tools
• Produce clear, accurate drawings that support estimating, client presentations, and construction
• Collaborate with project managers, production team members, clients, vendors, and trade partners
• Help ensure designs are attractive, functional, buildable, and aligned with project budgets

Qualifications

• Residential remodeling, interior design, architecture, or drafting experience
• Strong drafting and rendering skills
• Experience with Chief Architect, Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar design software
• Kitchen and bath design experience
• Strong understanding of space planning and construction documentation
• Ability to produce buildable design drawings
• Strong communication, collaboration, and attention to detail
• Experience with design-build remodeling, additions, whole-home remodels, or historic renovation projects is helpful

Pay and Benefits

• Full-Time, W-2 Employment
• Pay: $70,000 - $80,000 annually, based on experience.
• Professional development opportunities
• Hands-on involvement in residential remodeling projects
• Collaboration with an experienced design-build team
• Opportunity to work on projects from concept through construction
• Schedule: Monday-Friday. Hybrid flexibility may be available depending on project needs.

Why Rust Construction

Rust Construction is a great fit for a designer who wants to create work that is both beautiful and practical. You will be part of a team that values craftsmanship, thoughtful planning, and buildable design. The company works on meaningful residential projects throughout Alexandria, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the client experience and see your designs come to life in real homes.

Rust Construction encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.