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Hire vetted remote architectural drafters who produce floor plans, elevations, sections, details and full permit and construction document sets in AutoCAD and Revit, to your office standards.

Remote architectural drafter for hire
A full-time remote architectural drafter from Latin America costs from $1,999 a month through HireArchitects, against a typical US architectural drafter salary of around $62,000 a year before benefits. Our architectural drafters work for residential, multifamily and commercial practices, turning sketches and markups into permit-ready drawing sets, construction documents, details and schedules. Most work full US business hours and can start within 24 to 72 hours of your first call.

Available architectural drafter profiles

Lucía P.

Lucía P.

Senior Architectural Drafter

RATING 5/5

Seven years producing permit and CD sets for US residential and multifamily architects in Revit and AutoCAD.

Communication90%
Design80%
Project Mgt85%
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Andrea B.

Andrea B.

Residential Architectural Drafter

RATING 5/5

Custom homes, additions and remodels, from measured existing conditions to permit sets in AutoCAD and Chief Architect.

Communication95%
Design85%
Project Mgt75%
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Felipe O.

Felipe O.

Commercial Architectural Drafter

RATING 5/5

Tenant improvements and retail fit-outs: plans, RCPs, finish schedules and details to client standards.

Communication80%
Design90%
Project Mgt85%
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Valentina G.

Valentina G.

Revit Architectural Drafter

RATING 5/5

Maintains Revit sheet sets and families for multifamily projects through every revision.

Communication95%
Design85%
Project Mgt75%
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Why firms work with us

Architectural Drafters Who Draw to Your Standards

Your title blocks, layers and details from day one, so your architects review drawings instead of producing them.

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  • 3–10 years drafting for US residential, multifamily or commercial architects.
  • Floor plans, elevations, sections, RCPs and wall sections.
  • Permit sets and construction documents with schedules and details.
  • Redline pick-up and existing-conditions drawings from surveys.
  • Clear written English, comfortable taking markups directly.

Why hire
with us?

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

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Software our architectural drafters work in

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

What does an architectural drafter do?

An architectural drafter turns an architect's design into accurate technical drawings. They draw floor plans, elevations, sections, reflected ceiling plans and details, assemble permit and construction document sets, prepare door, window and finish schedules, and pick up redlines so the drawing set stays coordinated through every revision.

Architectural drafter responsibilities

  • Draw floor plans, elevations, sections and reflected ceiling plans.
  • Prepare wall sections, details and door, window and finish schedules.
  • Assemble permit sets and construction documents to your standards.
  • Pick up redlines and keep sheets coordinated through revisions.
  • Produce existing-conditions plans from surveys, photos and PDFs.

Types of architectural drafter we place

Residential architectural drafters for custom homes and remodels; multifamily and commercial drafters for larger practices; Revit architectural drafters; and senior drafters who manage office standards and QA across drawing sets.

Architectural drafter rates by experience level

Level Handles Monthly rate (full-time)
Junior Redlines, existing-conditions plans and sheet clean-up $1,999–$2,199/mo
Mid-level Permit sets, CDs, details, schedules and code plans $2,299–$2,599/mo
Senior Full drawing sets, office standards and QA across projects $2,699–$2,999/mo

How much does it cost to hire an architectural drafter?

A full-time remote architectural drafter 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 $62,000 + 25% benefits $110,000+ loaded From $1,999/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 $1,999/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 drafter

Show me a permit set you produced and talk me through the sheet organisation.

How do you handle a redline that conflicts with another sheet?

How do you set up a project to an office standard you have not used before?

What do you check before a set goes out for permit?

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.

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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 drafter add a Revit technician or architectural designer within the first six months.

Architectural professional

Frequently asked questions about hiring architectural drafters

How much does a remote architectural drafter cost?

A full-time remote architectural drafter through HireArchitects starts from $1,999 a month. Junior drafters sit around $1,999–$2,199/mo, mid-level drafters producing permit sets $2,299–$2,599/mo and senior drafters $2,699–$2,999/mo. One monthly rate, with no placement fee.

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

An architect designs the building and takes legal responsibility for it. An architectural drafter documents that design in accurate technical drawings. Most firms use remote drafters so their architects spend more time designing and reviewing.

Can they draft to US codes and office standards?

Yes. Our drafters have produced drawing sets for US firms, work in imperial units and follow your title blocks, layers and details. Code compliance stays with your architect of record.

Will they work my hours?

Yes. Our architectural drafters 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 drafters before I see them?

Every candidate is interviewed, checked for spoken and written English, and given a practical test based on real architectural drafter 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 drafters 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 drafter this week

Three shortlisted candidates within 24 hours. No placement fee.