Clear your drafting backlog without the overhead of a US hire. Studio Helpers places skilled remote CAD and Revit drafters from the Philippines and Latin America into your architecture firm — rigorously vetted, fully managed, and at up to 70% less than domestic rates.
Your Remote Architecture Team
Three simple steps to hire remote architectural professionals. We handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on designing remarkable spaces.
Share your staffing requirements, software preferences, project types, and workflow. We learn your firm inside and out to find the right fit.
From our pre-vetted talent pool, we match you with professionals who have the exact skills, software expertise, and industry experience your firm needs.
Your new team member is trained on your standards, templates, and workflows. We handle payroll, benefits, monitoring, and ongoing management — you just assign work.
Most firms start with a drafter and expand from there. Every role is filled by professionals with real architectural industry experience — not generalists learning on the job.
Production drafting in AutoCAD and Revit. Construction documents, detail drawings, redlines, and as-builts.
From $1,500/mo (PT) · $2,450/mo (FT) View role →Full Revit and ArchiCAD modeling. Families, assemblies, clash detection, and BIM coordination across disciplines.
From $1,500/mo (PT) · $2,450/mo (FT) View role →Photorealistic renderings and animations using Lumion, V-Ray, Enscape, and SketchUp. Client presentations that win projects.
From $1,500/mo (PT) · $2,450/mo (FT) View role →Schematic design support, design development, space planning, and code analysis. An extension of your design team.
From $1,500/mo (PT) · $2,450/mo (FT) View role →Permit applications, code research, agency follow-up, zoning analysis, and entitlement tracking. Keep projects moving through approvals.
From $1,500/mo (PT) · $2,450/mo (FT) View role →RFIs, submittals, change orders, punch lists, and CA correspondence. Keep the field and office in sync without the overhead.
From $1,300/mo (PT) · $2,100/mo (FT) View role →Proposals, qualifications packages (SF330s), social media, website content, and award submissions that showcase your work.
From $1,300/mo (PT) · $2,100/mo (FT) View role →Scheduling, correspondence, filing, project tracking, invoicing support, and timesheet management. The backbone of a well-run firm.
From $1,300/mo (PT) · $2,100/mo (FT) View role →Every placement comes with full-service management — no HR headaches, no payroll hassles, no surprises.
A single point of contact who knows your firm, your team, and your standards. Always available when you need them.
Third-party time tracking and productivity monitoring so you always know your team is engaged and productive.
Each team member is trained on your firm's specific standards, CAD templates, layer systems, and project workflows.
We handle compensation, health insurance, internet allowance, equipment, and performance bonuses. Zero admin on your end.
If a placement isn't the right fit for any reason, we'll find you a replacement at no additional cost. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.
Regular work reviews, performance evaluations, and skills development ensure your team continuously improves.
Our remote architectural drafters and BIM modelers are rigorously tested and certified on the industry-standard tools your firm already uses.
All-inclusive monthly rates for offshore CAD drafting services, BIM modeling, and more. Payroll, benefits, management, and monitoring are all included — no hidden fees.
| Position | Key Skills | Part-Time | Full-Time | vs. US Hire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAD Drafter | AutoCAD, Revit, Construction Docs | $1,500/mo | $2,450/mo | Save ~64% |
| BIM Modeler | Revit, ArchiCAD, 3D Coordination | $1,500/mo | $2,450/mo | Save ~66% |
| 3D Visualization Artist | Lumion, V-Ray, Enscape, SketchUp | $1,500/mo | $2,450/mo | Save ~69% |
| Architectural Designer | Schematic Design, Design Development | $1,500/mo | $2,450/mo | Save ~70% |
| Permit Coordinator | Permit Apps, Code Research, Zoning | $1,500/mo | $2,450/mo | Save ~59% |
| Construction Admin Support | RFIs, Submittals, Change Orders | $1,300/mo | $2,100/mo | Save ~62% |
| Marketing Coordinator | Proposals, SF330s, Social Media | $1,300/mo | $2,100/mo | Save ~65% |
| Administrative Assistant | Scheduling, Filing, Project Tracking | $1,300/mo | $2,100/mo | Save ~57% |
Full-time and part-time options available. No contracts, no minimums. Scale up or down anytime. All rates include management, payroll, benefits, and monitoring.
We're a new firm built on a proven remote-staffing model, so we put the risk on us, not you.
Every placement learns your CAD templates, layer standards, title blocks and workflows before they touch a live project. You review deliverables, we handle the rest.
If a placement isn't the right fit for any reason, we find and train a replacement at no extra cost. You never pay twice for the same seat.
No long-term contract and no minimum headcount. Add a drafter for a CD push, scale back when the backlog clears.
Studio Helpers was founded with a simple observation: architecture firms spend too much time on tasks that pull principals and designers away from what they do best — designing.
Based in Sherman Oaks, California, we specialize exclusively in placing remote talent into architectural firms. We're part of a family of staffing companies — alongside Bluebook Helpers (legal staffing) and Hard Hat Helpers (home services staffing) — that share a proven methodology for recruiting, vetting, and managing remote professionals.
Our talent comes from the Philippines and Latin America, where there is a deep pool of architecturally trained professionals who bring real industry experience, not just software skills.
Compared to hiring equivalent US-based staff
From initial consultation to productive team member
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Absolutely. Every candidate goes through rigorous software skills testing before they're even presented to you. We test proficiency in the specific tools your firm uses — whether that's Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, ArchiCAD, Bluebeam, or any other industry-standard software. Many of our staff hold degrees in architecture and have years of experience working on real projects.
Our staff are flexible and many work US business hours (Eastern, Central, Mountain, or Pacific). During your consultation, we'll match you with talent that aligns with your preferred working hours so collaboration is seamless.
Typically 1-2 weeks from your initial consultation to having a productive team member onboarded and working. Because we maintain a pre-vetted talent pool of architecture professionals, we can move quickly without sacrificing quality.
We offer a free replacement guarantee. If a placement isn't the right fit for any reason, we'll find you a qualified replacement at no additional cost. We want you to feel confident there's zero risk.
No. You assign work and review deliverables — we handle everything else. Your dedicated account manager oversees day-to-day management, activity monitoring, performance reviews, and ongoing training. Think of it as having a fully managed department, not just a remote hire.
Absolutely. Most firms start with a single CAD drafter or admin assistant and scale up as they see the value. There are no minimums and no long-term contracts. You can add or reduce staff anytime based on your project pipeline.
Quality starts with our multi-step vetting process: skills testing, portfolio review, live technical interviews, and a trial period. Once placed, we conduct regular work reviews, performance evaluations, and ongoing skills development. Our third-party activity monitoring ensures accountability and productivity throughout the workday.
Yes. All staff sign comprehensive NDAs before beginning any engagement. We use secure file-sharing protocols, monitored workstations, and can work within your firm's existing cloud infrastructure (BIM 360, SharePoint, Newforma, etc.). Data security is a top priority for every placement.
Tell us about your firm and staffing needs. We'll put together a custom plan within 24 hours — no obligation, no pressure.
Whether you need a single CAD drafter to clear a backlog or a full remote production team, we'll find the right people for your firm. Every consultation is free, and there's never any obligation.
Studio Helpers provides remote architectural staffing to firms in every major US metro — including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle, Miami, Dallas, Denver, Boston, Atlanta, and everywhere in between. Our remote professionals work your hours, in your tools, from day one.