Anyone can pick a paint color. You build the moment a client walks into their finished home and goes silent because it's exactly what they pictured, only better.
At Windle Design & Construction, we're a design-build firm that gives talented designers what most firms won't: real ownership over the vision, from the first napkin sketch to the final walkthrough. If you live for that split-second when a space clicks into place, when the layout, the light, and the materials all stop competing and start working together, keep reading!
What you'll own:
Creative direction on residential projects, start to finish; you're not handed a brief and shown the door; you're shaping the story
Client relationships built on trust, not just transactions, guiding homeowners through big decisions with confidence they can feel
The handoff between design and construction, making sure your vision survives contact with framing, finishes, and field reality, down to the smallest detail
You're who we're looking for if you:
Have a residential portfolio that proves you can turn a blank room into a narrative
Get energized by both the wide-open brief and the brutally specific one
Pair real creative instinct with the organizational chops to keep five decisions moving at once without dropping one
Want to work somewhere quality isn't a buzzword; it's the bar everyone's held to, every time
Why Windle:
We're not interested in designers who clock in and execute someone else's idea of "tasteful." We want people who treat every project like a portfolio piece, because that's exactly what it is. You'll get long-term client relationships instead of one-and-done jobs, a construction team that respects your vision enough to fight for it on-site, and a firm that's genuinely building a place where the best designers want to stay.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 annually
Paid Time Off
401(k) with company match
Healthcare contribution
Cell phone reimbursement
Mileage reimbursement
Bonus opportunities
Profit-sharing opportunity
Compensation:
$75,000 - $80,000 annually
Responsibilities:-
Lead the creative direction for residential projects, ensuring each design aligns with the client's vision and our brand's standards.
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Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with clients, guiding them confidently through design decisions.
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Coordinate seamlessly between design and construction teams to ensure the integrity of the design is maintained throughout the building process.
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Oversee project timelines and budgets, ensuring all phases are completed on schedule and within financial parameters.
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Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and translate them into innovative design solutions.
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Review and approve design plans, specifications, and materials to ensure quality and consistency.
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Facilitate effective communication among team members, clients, and contractors to foster a collaborative work environment.
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Experience in leading creative direction for residential projects, ensuring alignment with client vision and brand standards.
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Ability to cultivate trust-based relationships with clients, guiding them confidently through design decisions.
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Proven track record of coordinating between design and construction teams to maintain design integrity throughout the building process.
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Strong skills in overseeing project timelines and budgets, ensuring completion on schedule and within financial parameters.
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Experience in collaborating with clients to understand their needs and translate them into innovative design solutions.
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Ability to review and approve design plans, specifications, and materials to ensure quality and consistency.
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Excellent communication skills to facilitate effective collaboration among team members, clients, and contractors.
Windle Design & Construction is a family-owned, full-service design-build firm based in West Chester, PA. We specialize in residential renovations, remodels, and additions, guiding homeowners through every phase of the project from concept and design through construction and completion.
For years, we've built our reputation on exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an executive leader who shares our vision of building not only remarkable homes, but an exceptional company.
If you're excited by the opportunity to lead an outstanding team, build a culture of excellence, and help shape the future of a growing organization, we'd love to hear from you.
