Architectural Designer (Full Time, California)

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Are you a detail-oriented Architectural Designer with strong experience in custom residential design and construction documentation? Our California-based client is looking for an Architectural Designer to support custom single-family residential projects from Schematic Design through Construction Documentation, with a strong focus on producing accurate, coordinated, and buildable drawing packages. If you have solid experience with U.S. residential projects, strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, and SketchUp, and enjoy working in a collaborative remote environment, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a full-time, fully remote opportunity, and you must be available to work in Pacific Time (PT). Apply now!

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What you will do

Support custom single-family residential projects across Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), Permit, Bidding, and Construction Documentation (CD) phases.
Prepare and develop complete construction document sets, including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, sections, elevations, schedules, and architectural details.
Develop comprehensive plan sets throughout the SD, DD, Permit, and CD phases.
Incorporate and resolve design redlines and markups accurately throughout all project phases.
Prepare detailed permit packages for submission to local authorities, preferably in California.
Produce complete Construction Document (CD) sets for presentation to general contractors.
Coordinate architectural drawings with structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing consultants to ensure complete and coordinated documentation.
Review drawings for technical accuracy, consistency, constructability, and compliance with project standards.
Identify coordination conflicts proactively and communicate technical questions and potential issues to the project lead.
Translate design intent into clear, detailed, and buildable documentation.
Produce and revise drawings primarily in AutoCAD 2D, while using Rhino and SketchUp for 3D modeling and design coordination as needed.
Follow the firm’s documentation standards, templates, file organization, and workflows.
Collaborate closely with the project lead and team, becoming increasingly autonomous after onboarding.
Work primarily on custom single-family residential projects.

What you'll need to know

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related field.
4+ years of professional experience in residential architectural production.
Advanced English level.
Very strong proficiency in AutoCAD.
Proficiency in Rhino and SketchUp.
Proven experience producing residential design documentation from SD through CD phases.
Experience preparing permit packages for local authorities.
Experience producing complete Construction Document (CD) sets for general contractors.
Solid experience coordinating architectural documentation with structural and MEP consultants.
Strong experience working on custom single-family residential projects.
Strong knowledge of U.S. residential design standards, construction documentation, and building systems.
Experience working on residential projects in California is highly valued. Candidates without California experience should demonstrate strong experience on U.S.-based residential projects
and a solid understanding of applicable U.S. building codes.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to translate design intent into coordinated, buildable documentation.
Ability to identify drawing conflicts, communicate proactively, and work both collaboratively and independently.
Ability to work independently in a full-time remote role aligned with Pacific Time (PT).

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