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Freelance Architectural Designer / CAD Drafter (Residential Primary)

SupportFinity™, Phoenix, AZ, United States


Arizona Building Contractors, LLC | Posted Mar 13

Full-time

Arizona

Negotiable

Advanced (5-10 yrs)

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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