Hire a Remote Architectural Designer for Your Architecture Firm
A remote architectural designer gives your licensed architects a capable second set of hands through schematic design, design development and CDs. Studio Helpers places design-trained staff from the Philippines and Latin America who work under your direction, inside your standards. Full-time is $2,450 a month, and your architect of record stays in charge of every design and code decision.
What a Remote Architectural Designer Handles for Your Firm
Schematic design support
Develops plan options, massing studies and diagrams from your sketches and program so you can review more ideas in less time.
Space planning and test fits
Produces test fits and furniture layouts for tenant improvement, office and multifamily unit studies.
Design development drawings
Carries the design into DD with refined plans, elevations, sections and preliminary details.
Zoning and code research
Pulls zoning setbacks, FAR, height limits and occupancy data into code analysis sheets for your architect to verify.
Presentation packages
Assembles client presentation boards and slide decks with plans, diagrams and renderings.
Product and material research
Researches products, finishes and manufacturer data, and prepares cut sheets and options for review.
Production backup
Steps into CD production and redlines whenever a deadline needs extra hands.
Tested in the Tools You Already Use
Every candidate is skills-tested in your firm's software before you meet them.
Who Hires a Remote Architectural Designer
- Principals who are the only designer on every project
- Firms that need more design options explored during SD
- Interiors and TI practices doing frequent test fits
- Growing studios that want a designer before hiring another architect
What You Save vs. a Local Hire
Estimate based on BLS median wage data for architects, discounted for unlicensed designer roles (roughly $75,000 a year), plus about 30% for taxes and benefits; actual pay varies by market.
Questions About Hiring a Remote Architectural Designer
No. Designers work under the direction and responsible control of your licensed architect, the same way an unlicensed designer would in a US office. Your architect of record reviews and stamps the work.
Designers are good at developing options, test fits and drawings from clear direction. Firms get the best results by setting the design intent and reviewing work at regular checkpoints, rather than handing off a project with no guidance.
Yes. They can pull zoning standards and building code requirements into a code analysis for your architect to confirm. Final code interpretation stays with your licensed staff.
They can. Many firms have their designer work US business hours so they can join internal design reviews and respond to markups in real time.
Part-time placements are available at $1,500 a month. There are no minimums and no long-term contracts, so you can change the arrangement as your workload changes.
Hire a Remote Architectural Designer
Tell us about your firm and staffing needs. We'll put together a custom plan within 24 hours — no obligation, no pressure.
Let's Build Your Team
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.