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LEAD INTERIOR DESIGNER
Seacoast New Hampshire | Full-Time | In-Person

Otter Creek Homes is a boutique luxury design-build firm serving the Seacoast of New Hampshire and Southern Maine. We specialize in high-end renovations and custom homes, delivering a modern, detail-driven, full-service experience for discerning clients. Our work is defined by thoughtful design, refined materiality, and a quiet, enduring sense of luxury.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Designer to join our growing team. This is a senior, hands-on design leadership role for a designer who brings both strong aesthetic judgment and technical fluency to their work.

This is not an entry-level position, and it is not a role for someone looking to learn design fundamentals. We are looking for a proven professional with real-world residential design experience who can confidently lead design vision, curate elevated interiors, and translate concepts into construction-ready documentation.

Position Overview

The Lead Designer will work closely with the Creative Director, Director of Operations and Pre-Construction Coordinator throughout the design process to develop, refine, and protect the design vision for each project. This role requires exceptional communication, confidence in material and finish curation, and the technical skill to own a drawing set while translating a cohesive aesthetic into fully resolved construction drawings.

This position balances creative ownership and execution. You will be responsible for shaping the overall look and feel of a home—while ensuring the design is technically sound, buildable, and aligned with Otter Creek Homes’ standards.

Responsibilities
Design Vision & Curation

  • Lead the creative development of residential interiors from concept through execution

  • Establish overall design direction, including spatial flow, material palettes, finish selections, and detailing

  • Create elevated, cohesive aesthetic curation boards and client-facing presentations that clearly communicate design intent

  • Curate materials, fixtures, finishes, and details with a strong point of view, balancing beauty, function, and longevity

  • Uphold and protect Otter Creek Homes’ brand aesthetic, design standards, and level of refinement across all projects

Technical Design & Documentation

  • Translate approved design concepts into detailed interior floor plans, elevations, and renderings

  • Produce comprehensive construction drawings using Chief Architect or equivalent software

  • Own the drawing set from schematic design through construction documentation

  • Maintain accuracy, clarity, and consistency across all technical documents

Collaboration & Leadership

  • Present design concepts, drawings, and decisions confidently to clients

  • Collaborate directly with the Creative Director and Director of Operations on design direction and execution

  • Work closely with our in-house construction team to ensure design intent is executed to OCH standards

  • Serve as a design authority within the project team, providing clarity and direction throughout the process

Styling & Portfolio

  • Lead on-site styling and visual direction for project photography

  • Coordinate with photographers and vendors to ensure each project is captured with intention, restraint, and editorial clarity

  • Establish overall design direction, including spatial flow, material palettes, finish selections, and detailing

  • Create elevated, cohesive aesthetic curation boards and client-facing presentations that clearly communicate design intent

  • Curate materials, fixtures, finishes, and details with a strong point of view, balancing beauty, function, and longevity

  • Uphold and protect Otter Creek Homes’ brand aesthetic, design standards, and level of refinement across all projects

Required Qualifications

  • 4+ years of professional experience working at a residential interior design firm (mandatory)

  • Advanced proficiency in Chief Architect or equivalent design software, with the ability to produce construction drawings and renderings

  • Strong visual literacy and refined design sensibility

  • Deep understanding of residential construction, detailing, and spatial planning

  • Comfort working with numbers, dimensions, and measurements

  • Confidence leading client meetings and presenting design work

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work full-time, in person, at our North Hampton, NH office

This Role Is Not For

  • Entry-level designers

  • Recent graduates seeking training or mentorship

  • Candidates without professional, real-world design firm experience

  • Designers uncomfortable with technical drawings, measurements, or client presentations

No experience need not apply.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive pay, commensurate with experience and qualifications

  • Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match

  • Paid time off (PTO), including holidays

  • Company-provided computer and required technology

Otter Creek Homes is committed to supporting long-term team members and investing in people who take pride in their work and want to grow with the company.

Why Otter Creek Homes

  • Work on high-end residential projects with a strong design point of view

  • Collaborate directly with ownership and creative leadership

  • Be part of a growing, detail-driven, design-build firm setting a new standard in the region

  • Opportunity for long-term growth and high impact on a small, driven team

 
 

SKILLED CARPENTER

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Carpenter to join our team and play a pivotal role in the execution of our residential projects. As a Carpenter, you will oversee and guide the construction and remodeling efforts, ensuring that every aspect of the project aligns with our high standards of craftsmanship and design. You will work closely with our project managers and construction team to bring our clients' visions to life, while upholding our company's values of setting the new standard.

We’re looking for someone with 5+ years experience in the field doing carpentry work. We hope this person is a hard working  individual who enjoys working in a fast paced environment with a focus on problem solving, This person is driven and consistently working on growing their skills.

The right candidate will have strong trim carpentry skills as well as framing or cabinetry/millwork experience. Daily work will include a blend of  interior and exterior trim carpentry, light framing, cabinetry and millwork installation, and a mix of general jobsite labor associated with working for a general contractor. 

Additionally, the right candidate should be comfortable working with Google Suite products and using an iPad to view plans on the job. 

All projects are located in Seacoast, NH & Southern Maine. We offer competitive pay, health insurance, 401k with a company match & a great team of progressive people. If interested please send your resume to hello@ottercreekhomes.co (YES! .CO)

Looking forward to meeting all that apply…