Architect Needed – Middle Housing Design & Permit Sets (Stamped or Unstamped) Contract | Ongoing Work | Remote-Friendly We are a real estate development and design-build firm focused on middle housing: duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhomes, courtyard apartments, and small multifamily (2–60 units). We are seeking an Architect (licensed or unlicensed) who can design, draft, and produce complete permit-ready plan sets for residential middle housing projects. Stamping is a plus, but not required. This is ongoing work for the right architect. What You’ll Do You will be responsible for taking projects from concept through permit submission, including: Architectural design for middle housing projects Full permit-ready construction documents, including: Site plan coordination Floor plans Elevations Building sections Wall sections & details Code sheets (IBC / IRC as applicable) Life safety plans (where required) Coordination with civil, structural, and MEP consultants Redline responses to plan review comments Revisions through permit approval Projects are typically urban infill with tight zoning constraints. Required Experience ✅ Architectural degree or equivalent professional experience ✅ 5 years producing permit sets for U.S. jurisdictions ✅ Strong knowledge of IBC / IRC and local amendments ✅ Experience with middle housing or small multifamily ✅ Proficient in Revit or AutoCAD (Revit preferred) ✅ Ability to produce complete, coordinated plan sets ✅ Comfortable working independently with clear direction Licensure Licensed Architect (any U.S. state) – preferred but not required Unlicensed designers welcome if experienced with permit approvals If licensed: ability to stamp plans is a plus (not mandatory) Nice to Have Experience with Washington State or West Coast jurisdictions Familiarity with zoning-driven design constraints Experience with repetitive / modular / scalable plan sets Ability to optimize layouts for cost and efficiency How We Work We provide zoning intent, site constraints, and program goals You focus on efficient, code-compliant, buildable design We value clarity, speed, and constructability No “design theater” — real plans that get approved and built Compensation Hourly or per-project (based on scope and experience) Consistent workflow once aligned Opportunity to scale volume as our pipeline grows To Apply, Please Include Brief summary of your architectural experience Examples of permit-approved plan sets (PDFs or screenshots) Software proficiency (Revit, AutoCAD, etc.) Whether you are licensed and able to stamp (if applicable) Typical turnaround time for a small middle housing project Your hourly rate or per-project pricing preference We are building a long-term design bench to support a growing middle housing platform. If you enjoy practical, real-world projects that actually get built, we want to work with you.