MJS Designers Group

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THE MJS DESIGNERS GROUP PHILOSOPHY
The MJS Designers Group design philosophy is simple, steadfast, and proven: good design takes time. We live in an Amazon world, a culture of instant gratification, next‑day delivery, and the illusion that anything worth having can be rushed. But a home is not a commodity, and architecture is not a product pulled from a shelf. A home is a living environment shaped for real people, real families, and real futures, and such work cannot be hurried. Since 1997, MJS Designers Group has held to the conviction that thoughtful design—whether a small cottage or a multi‑level mansion—requires patience, reflection, and the willingness to refine until the plan serves the client, the builder, and the life that will unfold within its walls.

While technology, computer‑aided tools, and even A.I. offer speed, the designer's hand remains the irreplaceable instrument of creativity. The mind imagines, the hand interprets, and the paper receives. This is how ideas become architecture. Just as car designers begin with a few strokes of the pen before clay models are shaped and refined over months and years, architectural design follows a similar path. It may not take years, but it does take time—especially when owners, developers, realtors, builders, and investors all bring their insights to the table. Their input is not a delay; it is a contribution. It creates iterations, and those iterations create excellence.

MJS Designers Group has been successful because we listen. We gather every voice, every idea, every concern, and we weave them into a design that is one‑of‑a‑kind, not trendy, not disposable, not a fleeting echo of the latest fad. We design homes that are livable, not performative; homes with rooms that hold life, not empty spaces waiting to be filled with furniture. We resist trends when they undermine timelessness. We choose what endures. Good design takes time, and that time is never wasted. It produces homes that work, homes that welcome, homes that stand the test of time. It produces architecture that remembers its purpose: to shelter life, to shape experience, and to become a place where people can truly live.

Vice President of Residential Design Development
Position Open Immediately
The MJS Designers Group is seeking a Vice President of Residential Design Development, an accomplished leader with 10+ years of experience in residential architecture and custom house design. The ideal candidate will possess expert proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, supported by a strong structural engineering foundation that ensures sound, efficient, and innovative design ex*****on.
POSITION LOCATION
This is an in-office leadership position and is not available as a remote or hybrid role. The successful candidate will work full-time in the office, providing direct leadership, collaboration, oversight, and support the design team and clients.
This executive role requires a professional who is highly organized, can assign projects, delegate strategically, and inspire teams through discipline, accountability, and example. The Vice President must possess outstanding communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of builders and discerning clients, including those commissioning large, super custom, one-of-a-kind houses.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and oversee residential design development from concept through construction documentation.
• Assign and manage project workloads while strategically delegating responsibilities across design teams.
• Mentor, motivate, and inspire staff through professionalism, leadership, and accountability.
• Collaborate effectively with builders, consultants, and clients throughout all phases of development.
• Manage complex, one-of-a-kind custom house projects with exceptional attention to quality, detail, and ex*****on.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, design protocols, and project schedules.
• Maintain consistent follow-up, proactively address challenges, and keep projects moving forward.
• Drive projects toward successful completion while maintaining the highest standards of design excellence and client service.
Qualifications
• Minimum of 10 years of residential architectural design experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing design teams and multiple concurrent projects.
• Expert proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods and structural design principles.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Proven ability to work successfully with custom house builders and high-end clientele.
• Strong commitment to deadlines, accountability, and project ex*****on.
• A professional demeanor, strong work ethic, and the ability to lead by example.
Compensation & Benefits
This is a full-time salaried executive leadership position offering a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits.
The successful candidate will uphold firm protocols, meet critical deadlines, and ensure that every project advances toward a successful conclusion, focusing not merely on day-to-day task management but on complete project delivery from concept through completion.
Application & Interview Scheduling
Candidates should contact MJS Designers Group to schedule an appointment. At the appointment, candidates must bring a current résumé, work samples, and three professional references.
If you are a driven design executive with the vision, discipline, and experience to lead exceptional residential house projects from concept through completion, we invite you to join the MJS Designers Group and play a key role in shaping the future of our residential design practice. Position available immediately.

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