Hire Architectural Designers
in 24 Hours

Hire vetted remote architectural designers who develop concept options, massing studies, schematic designs, renderings and client presentations in SketchUp, Revit and Rhino for architects, developers and design-build firms.

Remote architectural designer for hire
A full-time remote architectural designer from Latin America costs from $2,499 a month through HireArchitects, against a typical US architectural designer salary of around $75,000 a year before benefits. Our architectural designers develop concept options and massing studies, carry schemes through schematic design and design development, and produce presentation drawings and renderings, working under your licensed architect. Most keep full US business hours and can start within 24 to 72 hours of your first call.

Available architectural designer profiles

Johan G.

Johan G.

Architectural Designer

RATING 5/5

Designer on residential, hospitality and commercial projects from concept to completion. Strong in visualization with ArchiCAD, Rhino, 3ds Max and AutoCAD.

English90%
ArchiCAD76%
Rhino76%
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Daniel C.

Daniel C.

3D Architect & Interior Designer

RATING 5/5

Five years of international residential, commercial and educational work, specialising in architectural visualization and sustainable design. Uses Revit, ArchiCAD, Enscape and D5.

English90%
3D modelling76%
Revit76%
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Darwin P.

Darwin P.

Architectural Designer & 3D Renderer

RATING 5/5

Four years producing renderings, animations and presentation visuals for residential, commercial and interior projects in SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion and D5.

English80%
SketchUp75%
D5 Render75%
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Why firms work with us

Architectural Designers Who Bring Ideas to Life Fast

More design options, better presentations and quicker turnarounds, without adding a US salary.

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Remote architectural designer at work
  • 4–10 years designing for US architects, developers or design-build firms.
  • Concept options, massing studies and schematic design packages.
  • Design development drawings coordinated with your architect.
  • Renderings, 3D views and client presentation material.
  • Fluent English, comfortable presenting ideas to your team.

Why hire
with us?

Book a 20-minute call and get a shortlist of three vetted architectural designers within 24 hours.

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Software our architectural designers work in

Tell us your stack and we shortlist only people who already use it daily.

What does an architectural designer do?

An architectural designer develops the design of a building under the direction of a licensed architect. They explore concept options and massing, develop schemes through schematic design and design development, prepare presentation drawings and renderings for clients and planning, and hand coordinated designs to the production team.

Architectural designer responsibilities

  • Develop concept options, massing studies and design alternatives.
  • Carry schemes through schematic design and design development.
  • Produce renderings, 3D views and client presentation material.
  • Prepare planning and entitlement submission drawings.
  • Coordinate design intent with drafters, consultants and your architect.

Types of architectural designer we place

Architectural designers for residential, multifamily, hospitality and commercial work; interiors designers for space planning and fit-outs; and design and visualisation specialists for renderings and presentations.

Architectural designer rates by experience level

Level Handles Monthly rate (full-time)
Junior Design options, presentation drawings and 3D views $2,499–$2,699/mo
Mid-level Schematic design and design development packages $2,799–$2,999/mo
Senior Leads design on projects from concept to CDs $3,099–$3,299/mo

How much does it cost to hire an architectural designer?

A full-time remote architectural designer through HireArchitects costs a fraction of a US in-house hire, with no placement fee.

Cost US in-house hire US staffing agency HireArchitects
Annual cost $75,000 + 25% benefits $110,000+ loaded From $2,499/mo
Placement fee Recruiter 15–20% Included in markup None
Time to hire 4–8 weeks 2–4 weeks 24–72 hours
Commitment Permanent Contract minimum Cancel any time

Why hire with us

Hire 10x faster
Hire from $2,499/mo
Save up to 70%
Full-time or Part-time

Ethan Parker

Concept Renovations Inc.

Typical Job Cost:

$10,000 - $10m

9.5/10
Ethan Parker

Highly Recommended

Concept Renovations Inc. is a Los Angeles design-build contractor.

Ethan Parker

Concept Renovations Inc.

Typical Job Cost:

$10,000 - $10m

9.5/10
Ethan Parker

Highly Recommended

Concept Renovations Inc. is a Los Angeles design-build contractor.

Interview questions to ask an architectural designer

Walk me through how you develop three concept options from a client brief.

Show me a project you took from massing to design development.

How do you present design options to a client who is unsure what they want?

How do you hand a design over cleanly to the production team?

Ethan Parker

Concept Renovations Inc.

Typical Job Cost:

$10,000 - $10m

9.5/10
Ethan Parker

Concept Renovations Inc. is a Los Angeles design-build contractor.

Highly Recommended

Maya Bennett

Pinnacle Design Builders

Typical Job Cost:

$10,000 - $10m

9.5/10
Maya Bennett

Pinnacle Design Builders is a residential design-build firm.

Intelligent & Creative

How it works

  1. 01

    Tell us the role

    20-minute call on scope, software and hours

  2. 02

    Shortlist in 24h

    Three vetted candidates with work samples.

  3. 03

    Interview

    Talk to them directly. Paid test project optional.

  4. 04

    Start in days

    We handle contracts, payments and compliance.

Proven Projects.
Real Results

5,000 +

Companies

Architecture, engineering and construction firms use HireArchitects to add design and preconstruction capacity without adding US payroll.

We bid 3x more work

Every architect in our talent platform has been thoroughly tested and vetted, so you can hire faster with complete confidence.

Ethan Carter

"I highly recommend this product. It’s reliable, efficient, and has made my daily tasks so much easier."

Lila Morgan ENIGMA SOLUTIONS INC

"Using this service has truly transformed my workflow. The team is professional and the results exceeded my expectations!"

Lila Morgan ENIGMA SOLUTIONS INC

Takeoffs back the next morning

Every architect in our talent platform has been thoroughly tested and vetted, so you can hire faster with complete confidence.

Ethan Carter

2,000 +

Projects completed

From single-family remodels to multifamily and commercial builds, our professionals have delivered drawings, estimates and schedules for US projects.

Construction team member

Building out the rest of the team?

Most firms that hire an architectural designer add an architectural drafter or Revit technician within the first six months.

Architectural professional

Frequently asked questions about hiring architectural designers

How much does a remote architectural designer cost?

A full-time remote architectural designer through HireArchitects starts from $2,499 a month. Junior designers sit around $2,499–$2,699/mo, mid-level $2,799–$2,999/mo and senior designers $3,099–$3,299/mo. One monthly rate, with no placement fee.

What is the difference between an architectural designer and an architect?

An architect is licensed and takes legal responsibility for the design. An architectural designer develops the design under that architect's direction, which is how most US firms use remote designers.

Can they produce renderings and presentations?

Yes. Most of our architectural designers produce renderings and 3D views in Enscape, Lumion or V-Ray and build presentation boards in Adobe Creative Cloud.

Will they work my hours?

Yes. Our architectural designers are based in Latin America, within one to three hours of US time zones, and normally keep full US business hours so they join your meetings and calls live.

How do you vet architectural designers before I see them?

Every candidate is interviewed, checked for spoken and written English, and given a practical test based on real architectural designer work. We review portfolios and verify previous experience before anyone reaches your shortlist.

How fast can one start?

You get a shortlist of three vetted architectural designers within 24 hours of your call. Most clients interview the same week and have their hire working within 24 to 72 hours of choosing.

What if it isn’t working out?

Tell us and we will shortlist replacement candidates. There is no long-term commitment, so you can also cancel at any time.

Do I need to provide software licences?

Usually yes: most firms give their remote hire a seat on the software they use and access to their file server or cloud, so work stays in your systems. Some professionals hold their own licences; we can confirm on the call.

Hire a vetted architectural designer this week

Three shortlisted candidates within 24 hours. No placement fee.