Vectorworks Architect (Part Time, New Mexico)

About this job

Are you a skilled Vectorworks professional with deep experience in residential architecture who thrives supporting a design team through busy project phases? Do you bring senior-level production instincts to documentation — clean drawings, accurate redlines, and well-coordinated sets that keep moving even when workloads spike? We’re looking for an experienced architect to join Common Block Studio, a New Mexico-based firm known for thoughtfully designed, small-scale spaces that prioritize quality, functionality, durable materials, sustainability, and a strong connection to the local landscape. This is a part-time, remote opportunity aligned with Mountain Time (MST). Apply now!

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What you will do

  • Support architectural production and documentation in Vectorworks across all project phases, integrating directly into Common Block Studio’s team and workflow.
  • Assist with drafting, design development, permit sets, and construction documentation for residential and small-scale architecture projects.
  • Incorporate redlines, markups, and design feedback into drawing sets accurately and efficiently.
  • Prepare and update plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and project documentation as needed.
  • Support 3D modeling during Schematic Design and quick renderings during Design Development.
  • Produce DD-phase CD sets including floor plans, sections, and elevations.
  • Help maintain consistency across documentation standards and project deliverables.
  • Coordinate with the internal team to keep drawings organized, accurate, and moving forward — especially during busy project phases and tight deadlines.
  • Support the studio during software and workflow transition, providing flexible senior-level production capacity without requiring a full-time local hire.
  • Assist with project coordination tasks as needed, including consultant coordination and drawing updates.

What you'll need to know

  • 5+ years of architecture experience with a strong residential portfolio.
  • Advanced Vectorworks proficiency — comfortable producing full documentation sets independently.
  • Experience with residential, housing, or small-scale architectural projects that prioritize quality, craft, and context.
  • Strong drafting and documentation skills: permit sets, construction documents, redlines, and production workflows.
  • Ability to join a team mid-workflow, adapt to established standards, and keep documentation moving without a long ramp-up period.
  • Interest or experience in sustainable design, efficient spaces, durable materials, and context-sensitive architecture.
  • Advanced English level, both written and spoken.
  • Reliable availability and consistent communication aligned with Mountain Time.

A great plus

  • Comfort supporting a team going through internal software or process changes — flexible, solutions-oriented, and low-friction to onboard.
  • Experience with U.S. residential permit sets and familiarity with New Mexico or Southwest regional building codes.
  • Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining drawing quality and meeting deadlines.
  • Background in design-forward residential studios where craft, material selection, and site response are central to the work.

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