Senior Home Designer - Chief Architect, Autocad, Revit
About The Position
Home Designer / Intern Architect (Chief Architect Expert) Custom Residential Design Studio — Portland + Oregon Coast Region Design isn’t just drawings here — it’s stewardship. We design homes meant to last generations, blending craftsmanship, building science, and thoughtful design into spaces that feel timeless and deeply personal. Our studio focuses on high-end custom residential projects rooted in the Pacific Northwest — modern yet warm, historically sensitive yet innovative. We value integrity, clear communication, and people who take pride in doing things the right way. We are looking for a Home Designer / Intern Architect who is highly proficient in Chief Architect, thrives on responsibility, and wants to play a meaningful role in a growing design practice. This is not a narrow production role. You will be involved in nearly every part of the business — from client interactions to field verification to technical design development — and you will help serve as the local design presence while the founder travels abroad for a year. If you love ownership, collaboration, and seeing your work built in the real world, keep reading. Who We Are Our work is guided by a few core values: Craftsmanship — obsession with quality, detail, and longevity Integrity — thoughtful communication and doing things right, even when harder Innovation — using technology and visualization to elevate design and the client experience Timelessness — homes that feel grounded and enduring Stewardship — responsibility toward clients, collaborators, and community Growth — humility, learning, and continual refinement We collaborate closely with a network of respected architects, builders, and consultants, creating an environment where ideas are shared and growth opportunities emerge naturally. The Role You will be a key design team member and trusted representative of the studio locally. This position includes: Producing high-quality residential design drawings and construction documents in Chief Architect Performing as-built field measurements and translating existing conditions accurately Developing plan sets that balance aesthetics, constructability, and code compliance Working directly with homeowners and project stakeholders Collaborating with a studio environment that includes experienced architects and designers Supporting visualization, design development, and iterative client design processes Helping maintain continuity and momentum while the principal is traveling internationally This role offers meaningful autonomy and direct impact — you will not be hidden in production. What You Bring Required Degree in Architecture (or closely related field) Experience working within architectural offices or alongside licensed architects Strong background producing construction documents Advanced proficiency in Chief Architect Experience with residential design (custom homes and/or additions/remodels) Comfort interacting directly with clients and consultants Excellent organizational and communication skills Ability to take ownership and manage responsibilities with minimal oversight Highly Valued Construction or field experience (design-build background a major plus) Strong understanding of building systems and constructability Familiarity with high-performance building principles Ability to bridge design intent with real-world execution Who Will Thrive Here You might be the right fit if you: Love custom residential work and care deeply about detail Prefer responsibility over being micromanaged Enjoy both studio collaboration and independent problem-solving Want your work to be built — and built well Are excited to be part of something growing and evolving Value long-term relationships over transactional projects The Opportunity This position places you inside a collaborative studio with long-standing architectural relationships and active projects. Exceptional performance can lead to: Expanded leadership responsibilities Collaboration opportunities with other architects in the network Long-term career growth within a unique design ecosystem Location Portland / Northern Oregon Coast region (hybrid studio + field involvement) How to Apply Please submit: Resume Portfolio (especially custom residential work) Brief note describing why this role resonates with you and how you see yourself contributing A Note to Applicants We are not looking for someone who just wants a job. We’re looking for someone who wants to build something meaningful — homes, relationships, and a body of work they’re proud of.
Requirements
- Degree in Architecture (or closely related field)
- Experience working within architectural offices or alongside licensed architects
- Strong background producing construction documents
- Advanced proficiency in Chief Architect
- Experience with residential design (custom homes and/or additions/remodels)
- Comfort interacting directly with clients and consultants
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to take ownership and manage responsibilities with minimal oversight
Nice To Haves
- Construction or field experience (design-build background a major plus)
- Strong understanding of building systems and constructability
- Familiarity with high-performance building principles
- Ability to bridge design intent with real-world execution
Responsibilities
- Producing high-quality residential design drawings and construction documents in Chief Architect
- Performing as-built field measurements and translating existing conditions accurately
- Developing plan sets that balance aesthetics, constructability, and code compliance
- Working directly with homeowners and project stakeholders
- Collaborating with a studio environment that includes experienced architects and designers
- Supporting visualization, design development, and iterative client design processes
- Helping maintain continuity and momentum while the principal is traveling internationally
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
