Temporary Architectural Designer; CAD UM

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 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
• Integrated small business component within the residence

The design integrates:

• Multi‑generational living strategy
• Homesteading and land‑use planning
• Full generator backup planning
• Construction centered on Red Steel framing and CMU block systems
• Efficiency, durability, and buildability

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.

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.

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

• 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.

Please submit:

• Resume
• Software proficiency summary
• Confirmation of UM graduation year (2024–2026)
• Confirmation of availability for the March 2026 in‑person interview

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?