Building Designer - Join Brisbane's Most Creative, Award-Winning Design Studio
Full-time | Residential | Start Date 19 January 2026
The Opportunity
This is the perfect opportunity for a qualified and experienced Building Designer wanting to join Brisbane's most creative and award-winning residential design team.
Based on Brisbane's Northside, JMH Design services clients across all areas of Brisbane and surrounding coastal regions, delivering high-end renovations and custom new home designs that are both creative and buildable. You will be managing your own projects from concept through to construction documentation, meeting clients face-to-face, and bringing your design ideas to life within a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking studio.
At JMH Design, we're more than just a building design studio; we're a close-knit, award-winning studio committed to design excellence and dedicated to delivering superior client experiences. We celebrate creativity, collaboration, and long-term growth — and we're looking for someone who shares that energy.
Salary is negotiable based on skills and experience, with bonus incentives available for the right candidate.
About You
You are a creative, self-motivated Building Designer with over 5 years' experience in residential design and client collaboration. You excel at combining creativity with practical design solutions that can be built. You take pride in your personal presentation, are focused, have a high attention to detail, and love to problem solve. You are looking for an opportunity to step into a senior role within a well-respected building design studio that values innovation, design quality, and team culture. Australian work rights are required for this position.
About The Role
Your role will include
* Leading and managing design projects
* Managing your own diary to ensure timelines and deliverables are met to JMH standards
* Responsibility for meeting set KPI's with incentives/bonuses rewarded if KPI's are exceeded
* Conducting client meetings (in-person & online) to build client rapport and obtain and understand the client's design brief
* Developing concept designs, preliminary plans, and construction drawings for BA/DA
* Collaborating with builders, engineers, town planners, certifiers, interior designers and other key stakeholders
* Being a key team member within an innovative, creative, family-oriented team where your input is valued
What You'll Bring
* Minimum 5 years' experience in residential building design (custom new homes and renovations)
* Diploma or Certificate qualification in Building Design
* Highly skilled in Revit and preferably proficient with BIM software
* Strong understanding of NCC, QDC, and local codes
* Proven experience working directly with clients, builders and other key stakeholders
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Strong design flair and attention to detail
* Current driver's license and willingness to travel across Brisbane
* Organised, motivated, and confident working both independently and as part of a team
Nice to Haves
Desirable skills or attributes that you might possess (but not essential)
* QBCC Low-Rise Building Design Licence
* Experience with Lumion or Enscape rendering
* Interior design background or interest
* Existing builder referrals or network connections
* Residing on Brisbane's Northside or open to travel across metro areas
Apply Now
If you're keen to join one of Brisbane's most creative and growing studios, we look forward to hearing from you.