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

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