Freelance Architectural Designer / CAD Drafter (Residential Primary)
Arizona Building Contractors, LLC, Tucson, AZ, United States
Arizona Building Contractors Remote (U.S.-based) | 1099 Independent Contractor Arizona Building Contractors is seeking an experienced
Architectural Designer / CAD Drafter
to support our design-build team on residential projects including casitas (ADUs), custom homes, renovations, additions and garages. This is a
1099 independent contractor role
working on a
per-project contract basis , with potential for ongoing collaboration as project volume grows. Applicants may be located anywhere in the United States but must be available for occasional coordination meetings during
Mountain Standard Time business hours .
Responsibilities
Collaborate with homeowners and our design-build team to develop residential design solutions
Produce complete construction documents including site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections and construction details
Develop cabinetry layouts, kitchen designs and interior planning elements
Create 3D renderings and visualizations when needed
Ensure drawings comply with the current International Residential Code (IRC) and applicable local building regulations
Identify design or constructibility challenges and propose practical solutions
Maintain organized documentation and revision control
Support estimating and project management teams during project planning
Qualifications
5+ years of residential architectural drafting or design experience
Experience with ADUs, custom homes and major renovations
Familiarity with the current International Residential Code (IRC) and prescriptive methods
Demonstrated ability to produce permit-ready construction documents
Experience developing construction details and cabinetry layouts
Ability to create high-quality renderings
Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Preferred Skills
Experience using Chief Architect
Experience with construction management platforms such as JobTread, Buildertrend or CoConstruct
Work Structure
1099 Independent Contractor
Remote work
Flexible schedule
Project-based contracts with opportunity for ongoing collaboration
Portfolio Requirement Applicants should include a
portfolio or sample drawings
demonstrating experience with complex residential projects such as ADUs, custom homes or major renovations. Examples that include construction detailing, site layouts, cabinetry plans and permit-ready documentation are highly encouraged.
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Architectural Designer / CAD Drafter
to support our design-build team on residential projects including casitas (ADUs), custom homes, renovations, additions and garages. This is a
1099 independent contractor role
working on a
per-project contract basis , with potential for ongoing collaboration as project volume grows. Applicants may be located anywhere in the United States but must be available for occasional coordination meetings during
Mountain Standard Time business hours .
Responsibilities
Collaborate with homeowners and our design-build team to develop residential design solutions
Produce complete construction documents including site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections and construction details
Develop cabinetry layouts, kitchen designs and interior planning elements
Create 3D renderings and visualizations when needed
Ensure drawings comply with the current International Residential Code (IRC) and applicable local building regulations
Identify design or constructibility challenges and propose practical solutions
Maintain organized documentation and revision control
Support estimating and project management teams during project planning
Qualifications
5+ years of residential architectural drafting or design experience
Experience with ADUs, custom homes and major renovations
Familiarity with the current International Residential Code (IRC) and prescriptive methods
Demonstrated ability to produce permit-ready construction documents
Experience developing construction details and cabinetry layouts
Ability to create high-quality renderings
Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Preferred Skills
Experience using Chief Architect
Experience with construction management platforms such as JobTread, Buildertrend or CoConstruct
Work Structure
1099 Independent Contractor
Remote work
Flexible schedule
Project-based contracts with opportunity for ongoing collaboration
Portfolio Requirement Applicants should include a
portfolio or sample drawings
demonstrating experience with complex residential projects such as ADUs, custom homes or major renovations. Examples that include construction detailing, site layouts, cabinetry plans and permit-ready documentation are highly encouraged.
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