Temporary Architectural Designer (CAD) UM

Job description:

Temporary Architectural Designer (CAD + Architectural Design)

University of Miami School of Architecture

Remote | Project-Based Engagement (1099)

Overview

A temporary architectural design commission is being offered to one University of Miami School of Architecture graduating senior (Class of 2026) or a 2024–2026 UM graduate.

This opportunity is intended for a technically strong emerging designer who is confident in their drafting ability and ready to take ownership of production-level work.

The selected candidate will participate in the development of a privately commissioned 11.9-acre estate in Central Florida, guided by a defined architectural vision:

Old Dominion Spanish Villa with a Mid-Century reinterpretation.

You will work directly with the Owner/Developer under the mentorship of a University of Miami alumna with significant architectural and construction experience.

One candidate will be selected.

The Estate Program

The project includes:

• Main custom residence (approx. 3,500–4,000 SF)
• 1,200 SF ADU (multi-generational living component)
• 5-stall horse barn
• Estate-scale site planning across 11.9 acres
• Outdoor living environments (courtyard, loggias, pool, outdoor kitchen)
• Integrated small business component within the residence
• Landscape architecture coordination

The design integrates:

• Special needs–conscious planning
• Multi-generational living strategy
• Homesteading and land-use planning
• Healthy home principles (non-LEED)
• Full generator backup planning
• Construction centered on Red Steel framing and CMU block systems
• Efficiency, durability, and buildability

Scope of Engagement

This engagement is structured with defined production hours:

• Schematic Conversion – 15 hours
• Clean, precise translation of provided sketches into scaled CAD drawings.
• Design Development – 25 hours
• Dimensioning, structural logic alignment, coordination, and refinement.
• Construction Documents – 80 hours

Organized, disciplined production of a build-ready drawing set.Total Engagement: 120 hours

Work is remote, with required weekly Microsoft Teams coordination meetings.

Efficiency and accuracy are critical. The project will be executed within defined time parameters.

Technical Expectations

This role requires a true AutoCAD superuser.

Applicants must be able to:

• Draft quickly and accurately without heavy oversight
• Maintain clean layering and drawing standards
• Produce dimensionally disciplined plans
• Organize sheets and drawing sets professionally
• Minimize errors and rework
• Work within tight production windows

This is not a training role. Strong foundational CAD proficiency is required.

What You Will Gain

• Direct mentorship from a UM alumna with real-world construction experience
• Estate-scale planning exposure
• Hands-on experience with steel + CMU construction systems
• Portfolio-caliber custom residential project
• Experience collaborating directly with an owner/developer

Selection Process

• Application review
• Possible virtual screening
• Finalists invited to one in-person interview in Miami
• Interviews will take place the last weekend of March 2026

This role is structured for a candidate who values responsibility, technical discipline, and meaningful project experience.

To Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• Portfolio (PDF — must demonstrate strong drafting competency)
• Software proficiency summary
• Confirmation of UM graduation year (2024–2026)
• Confirmation of availability for the March 2026 in-person interview

Send materials to:

stephanie@brixpmc.com

Subject Line:

UM Temporary Architectural Designer Application

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Application Question(s):

• Are you a University of Miami School of Architecture Student or Graduate?

Experience:

• AutoCAD: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote