Product Designer I

Clayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members. Our company portfolio includes a broad offering of attainable housing, and as a vertically integrated home builder, we are uniquely positioned to serve customers through every stage of the homeownership journey – building, selling, financing, and insuring homes. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.

Position Summary: Develops 3rd‑party submittal and production drawings for assigned Home Building Facilities. All plans must comply with Home Building Facilities’ design specifications, construction design sheets, HUD or MOD code requirements, manufacturing needs, and Clayton drawing standards using CAD.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Create Home Building Facilities’ production drawings required to construct all models.
• Create all 3rd‑party submittal drawings (floor plan, electrical, shear walls, plumbing, gas, HVAC).
• Be available during Home Building Facilities’ business hours to assist as needed.
• Create drawings for a model from preliminary sketches through completion, including options.
• Coordinate with Home Building Facilities.
• Ensure all work is complete and accurate before distribution.
• Consolidate all separately generated house files into one accurate design package for 3rd‑party and Home Building Facilities.
• Manage priorities and projects based on Home Building Facilities’ schedule and collaborate with the facility team and Product Design Team Leader.
• Maintain knowledge of manufacturing materials and DAPIA manuals.
• Ability to travel and possibly stay overnight at assigned Home Building Facilities.
• Periodically follow homes during construction for process knowledge and production team assistance.

Qualifications

• Technical college or trade school education with ongoing design development.
• Strong working knowledge of CAD and related systems.
• Basic understanding of housing construction processes and materials.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Sense of urgency and commitment to service.

Why Clayton?

Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.

As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.

At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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