Building Designer – Wilson Design and Build
Location: Ormeau, South East Queensland
Full-time | Residential Design | ArchiCAD-Based Studio
Be a part of the team designing South East Queensland's next generation of homes.
At Wilson Design and Build, we believe great homes start with great design. Our team is reshaping what residential construction looks like across South East Queensland, combining architectural excellence with practical buildability. We're now looking for a driven and creative Building Designer to contribute to our growing pipeline of residential projects in our in-house design studio.
From bespoke custom homes to investment properties, your work will help shape the future of two dynamic building brands — Wilson Design and Build and Builders Brisbane.
About the Role
This is a hands-on design role suited to someone who enjoys collaborating, refining ideas, and turning concepts into build-ready documentation.
Reporting directly to the Head Designer, you'll support the design and documentation of a wide variety of residential projects.
You'll:
* Work directly in ArchiCAD (or confidently learn it if you're experienced in similar platforms like Revit).
* Contribute to custom homes tailored to client briefs and site conditions
* Collaborate closely with our sales team, turning client visions into practical concept plans.
* Make amendments and investment property designs for our sister company Builders Brisbane, a fast-growing builder with strong ties to the property investment and real estate sector.
You'll be involved from early concept through to construction-ready plans, with clear direction, and support from senior members of the design team.
You'll Be Well Supported
You won't be working in isolation. You'll be part of a collaborative, design-focused team with access to:
* A Head Designer who sets design direction and provides mentorship
* A dedicated BIM Manager (Master of Architecture) supporting ArchiCAD modelling and documentation standards
* A Director with over a decade of hands-on residential design experience
This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow their skills within a structured but creative environment.
You'll Thrive Here If You Have:
* Experience designing or drafting residential homes in ArchiCAD (or transferable skills from Revit, AutoCAD etc.).
* A strong grasp of building design standards, compliance, and construction methods.
* A flair for designing smart, beautiful homes — and a good sense for what works in the real world.
* The ability to balance creative design with efficiency and budget requirements.
* Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn and refine your craft
* A portfolio demonstrating residential work you've contributed to
* A collaborative mindset and comfort working under design direction
What You'll Be Doing
* Producing and developing residential designs using ArchiCAD (or learning ArchiCAD if experienced in Revit or similar platforms)
* Assisting with concept design, client-driven amendments, and design development
* Preparing and refining documentation for council, construction, and internal use
* Working closely with the Head Designer, sales team, and construction team to ensure designs are practical, compliant, and buildable
* Supporting the ongoing development of standard and repeatable home designs
* Ensuring designs respond to planning controls, budgets, and construction methodology
Why Join Wilson Design and Build?
We're not a cookie-cutter builder — and we don't want cookie-cutter designers. Here, you'll be trusted to bring your design vision to life and work across multiple exciting brands with distinct styles and audiences.
Join a company with real design ambition
Contribute to custom homes, investment builds, and design-led spec homes
Have real input on the creative direction of our W Collection
Work alongside a tight-knit, experienced, and supportive team
Based in Ormeau, with projects across South East Queensland
Sound Like You?
If you're looking for a role where your designs won't just sit in a drawer — but actually get built — this is your chance. Help shape the future of Queensland housing design with us.
Apply now with your resume and portfolio.
For questions or a confidential chat, reach out — we're always happy to speak with talented designers who want to build something meaningful.