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About Us
SLObispo Remodelers, LLC is a licensed general contractor (CSLB #1114943) serving San Luis Obispo County. We handle remodels, additions, ADUs, and new construction, and we’re growing our in-house pre-construction team so we can take projects from first walkthrough to permit-ready plans. We’re looking for a talented designer to own the drafting and design side of that process.
What You’ll Do
- Produce design development drawings and permit-ready construction document sets in Revit for remodels, additions, ADUs, and custom homes
- Build accurate existing-conditions (as-built) models from site measurements and 3D scans
- Work alongside our pre-construction team, sales team, and consulting engineers to turn client goals into buildable plans
- Respond to plan check comments and manage revisions through the county and city permitting process
- Prepare drawings and 3D views that help clients visualize and make decisions on their project
- Visit job sites to measure, scan, and verify conditions
What We’re Looking For
- Advanced proficiency in Revit (families, views, sheets, schedules, and full CD sets)
- A strong portfolio of residential architectural work (required with your application)
- Solid understanding of residential construction and California building code
- Detail oriented, organized, and able to manage several projects at once
- Clear communicator who can work directly with clients and our field team
Big Plus, But Not Required
- Experience capturing Matterport scans and turning scan data into accurate as-built models
- Architecture license, or actively working toward one
- Experience with SLO County permitting
Why Join Us
- Steady, year-round workload across a wide variety of project types
- A direct hand in shaping a growing pre-construction program
- See your designs get built by our own crews
- Respectful, professional team
How to Apply
Submit your resume along with a link to your portfolio (or a PDF). Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
SLObispo Remodelers LLC, CSLB License #1114943
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Please provide a link to your portfolio.
- Do you have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for site visits?
- Have you produced a full permit-ready construction document set in Revit from start to finish?
- Which project types have you designed or drafted?
Describe a residential project in your portfolio you’re proudest of and what your role was.
- Have you created Revit families, schedules, and sheet sets yourself, or mainly worked inside existing templates?
- Have you responded to plan check comments and taken a project through to permit approval?
- Have you captured Matterport (or other 3D) scans and used the scan data to build as-built models?
- Do you hold an architecture license, or are you on the licensure path (AXP or ARE)?
- Do you have experience with California residential code (CRC, Title 24)?
- Have you worked with SLO County or local city building departments?
- The pay range for this role is $35 to $45 per hour. Does that work for you?
- When could you start?
Experience:
- Revit: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Grover Beach, CA 93433 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- DC BUILDERS10
- Stantec7
- Larson Design7
- Hutker Architects6H
- DLR5
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services12
- Construction & Real Estate11
- Education1
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in architectural designer jobs.
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD with demonstrated BIM coordination experience
- Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture from an accredited program
- Experience producing construction documents through design development and CD phases
- Familiarity with local building codes, zoning regulations, and accessibility standards
- Active pursuit of or completion of ARE licensure for Architect in Training candidates
- Strong 3D visualization skills using Rhino, SketchUp, Enscape, or equivalent rendering tools
Tips for Your Architectural Designer Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to each submission
Firms hiring architectural designers want to see work that mirrors their project type. Swap out residential renders when applying to a commercial studio, and lead with construction documents if the posting emphasizes CD-phase experience. A one-size portfolio rarely advances past the first screen.
List your software stack front and center
Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, and BIM coordination tools appear in almost every architectural designer posting. Name the specific versions you use and any Enscape or Lumion rendering experience. Burying software skills in a footnote costs you applicant-tracking system matches.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists architectural designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by project type, not just title
Architectural designer postings vary enormously by firm focus. Search for the project type you want alongside the title, such as multifamily, healthcare, or historic preservation, to reach listings where your specific portfolio experience is actually relevant.
Prepare a design narrative before your interview
Most architectural designer interviews include a portfolio walkthrough. Practice explaining your role on each project, the design problem you solved, and any constraints you worked within. Interviewers probe to separate team contributors from individual decision-makers, so be specific about what you owned.
Negotiate beyond base salary in design offers
Architectural designer offers often have flexibility on professional development stipends, licensure exam reimbursement, and hybrid schedule terms even when base pay is fixed. Raise those points after an offer is extended, once you have confirmed interest from both sides.
Architectural Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most architectural designers?
The companies hiring the most architectural designers right now include DC BUILDERS, Stantec, and Larson Design, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is heaviest among mid-size design-build firms and multifamily developers actively expanding their in-house design teams.
How many architectural designer jobs are remote?
About 52% of architectural designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than in many other design disciplines because site visits and in-person client coordination are common. Roles focused on early-phase concept design, interior design development, or visualization tend to have more remote flexibility than those tied to construction administration.
How do you become an architectural designer?
You become an architectural designer by earning an accredited degree in architecture, then building practical experience through internships or entry-level roles where you work on real projects across design and documentation phases. Most positions expect proficiency in Revit or AutoCAD before your first day. Pursuing ARE licensure while working strengthens your profile and opens senior roles faster.
How do you get hired as an architectural designer with little or no experience?
Employers hiring junior architectural designers focus heavily on portfolio quality and software skills rather than years on the job. Lead with academic or freelance projects that show construction document work, not just concept renderings. Targeting smaller residential or interior-focused firms gives you faster exposure to the full project cycle, which strengthens your profile for larger studios later.
What does the architectural designer interview process look like?
Most architectural designer interviews begin with a portfolio walkthrough where you walk the hiring team through two or three projects in depth, explaining your specific contribution and design decisions. A technical conversation about software, code compliance, or coordination workflow typically follows. Final rounds at larger firms may include a paid design exercise or a meeting with project leads whose teams you would join.
Where can I find and apply to architectural designer jobs?
You can find and apply to architectural designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles by location, project type, or seniority, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background. There is no separate sign-up step required to submit an application.
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