Raymond Gross
Architectural Designer  ·  Charlotte, NC
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Architectural designer with experience across residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Strong foundation in construction documentation, consultant coordination, and technical problem solving. Approaches design through the lens of human experience, considering how spaces are inhabited from concept through documentation. Skilled in visualization, BIM workflows, and digital systems that improve project clarity and delivery.
Architectural Designer
Cox Architecture & Design  ·  Charlotte, NC
Apr 2025 – Present
Residential renovation and addition projects across all phases — schematic design through construction documentation, supporting design development, client communication, and consultant coordination.
Develop construction documents and translate design concepts into buildable solutions across renovation and addition project types
Coordinate with clients, contractors, and consultants to maintain project alignment through all phases
Engage in structural and construction meetings, contributing to design decisions and problem resolution
Rebuilt the firm website to improve brand presence, SEO visibility, and client engagement
Developed a custom digital intake and project routing system using Google Sheets, Drive, and automated workflows
Produce 3D models and AI-assisted visualizations to communicate design intent and support client presentations
Built internal project templates and organizational systems from the ground up, establishing consistent workflows where none previously existed
Architectural Designer
Cooper Carry  ·  Charlotte, NC
May 2022 – Mar 2025
Large-scale commercial and mixed-use projects through construction documentation, interdisciplinary coordination, and field support.
Produced Revit-based construction document sets for large-scale commercial projects — coordinating structural, MEP, and consultant teams
Developed and maintained BIM models to support documentation accuracy and cross-discipline coordination throughout project phases
Developed and maintained design guideline packages to support consistency across large project deliverables
Reviewed shop drawings and submittals, verifying compliance with design intent and project requirements
Coordinated across internal teams and external consultants to resolve design and documentation conflicts
Conducted field observations and documentation, identifying discrepancies between design intent and built conditions
Architectural Designer
Beau Clowney Architects  ·  Charleston, SC
Jun 2021 – Jan 2022
High-end residential architecture — new construction and historic renovations in Charleston, SC.
Produced detailed drawing sets for high-end residential projects, including new construction and historic renovations
Coordinated with contractors to maintain design intent throughout construction
Supported design development while balancing preservation requirements with client goals
Graduate Intern
SGA | NarmourWright Design  ·  Charleston, SC
Jan – Jun 2021
Created drawings for commercial, K-12, and multi-family projects
Assisted with site documentation, measurements, and code analysis
Collaborated with project teams to support design development and coordination
Graduate Intern
Charleston Civic Design Center  ·  Charleston, SC
2018
Contributed to the People Pedal Plan — a municipal bicycle infrastructure initiative
Assisted in research, planning, and presentation to city leadership
Master of Architecture
Clemson University
Clemson, SC
B.A. Historic Preservation & Community Planning
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
Design
AutoCAD AutoCAD
Revit Revit
SketchUp SketchUp
Vectorworks Vectorworks
Rhino Rhino
Visualization & Rendering
Lumion Lumion
Twinmotion Twinmotion
Enscape Enscape
Midjourney Midjourney
Stable Diffusion Stable Diffusion
Technology
HTML5 HTML
CSS CSS
JavaScript JavaScript
Google Apps Script Apps Script
Vercel Vercel
GitHub GitHub
Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop Photoshop
Illustrator Illustrator
InDesign InDesign
Adobe Firefly Adobe Firefly
Core Competencies
Construction documentation
Consultant coordination
Client communication
Code compliance
Design development
BIM workflows
Field observation
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Portfolio · 2021 – 2025
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Architectural Designer
Charlotte, NC
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Grad School · 2019 – 2022
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M.Arch Portfolio
Clemson University
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