Interior Designer – Land Development & Residential Projects

Interior Designer – Land Development & Residential Projects

Location: San Diego, California, USA
Salary: $40,000 – $60,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Interior Designer / Residential Design Specialist with strong knowledge of California building codes, zoning regulations, city permits, and residential land development.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience preparing architectural drawings and plans for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), single-family homes, and residential remodeling projects. The candidate will also coordinate with city departments, address plan-check comments, assess project feasibility, and lead a distributed design team across Mexico and India.

Key Responsibilities

1. California Codes & Regulations

Understand and interpret California building codes, zoning regulations, and local city requirements.
Have working knowledge of California housing legislation, including SB 9, SB 684, and related residential development regulations.
Understand permitting processes, zoning restrictions, setbacks, lot coverage, and development feasibility.

2. Design & Technical Drafting

Prepare detailed architectural drawings and plans for:
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
Single-family residential properties.
Home additions and remodeling projects.
Develop site plans, floor plans, elevations, and other construction documentation.
Evaluate land and property development feasibility based on applicable regulations.

3. Permits & City Coordination

Review city requirements and prepare permit-ready drawing packages.
Address and resolve city plan-check comments and correction notices.
Coordinate revisions to ensure plans comply with local building codes and permitting requirements.

4. Team Leadership & Management

Lead and coordinate design and drafting teams based in Mexico and India.
Review team deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, and timely completion.
Help identify hiring needs and recruit skilled design and drafting professionals.
Improve team workflows, productivity, and project execution.

5. Quality & Attention to Detail

Maintain accuracy and consistency across all drawings and project documentation.
Identify design or compliance issues before submission.
Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Degree or diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, Architectural Drafting, or a related field.
Relevant experience in residential design, architectural drafting, or land development.
Strong understanding of California building codes and city permitting processes.
Practical knowledge of SB 9, SB 684, ADU regulations, and residential development feasibility.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or other relevant design and drafting software.
Experience preparing residential construction and permit drawings.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Ability to manage remote teams and coordinate across different time zones.
Excellent attention to detail and ownership of project deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working on residential projects in San Diego or other California cities.
Experience responding to city plan-check corrections.
Experience managing international drafting or architectural teams.
Knowledge of residential land development and property feasibility analysis.

Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Happy hour
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

Are you aware about US City Codes

Work Location: In person