Chief Architect Drafter (Contract/1099)

Position: Chief Architect Drafter (Contract/1099)

About M.O.Daby Design

M.O.Daby Design is a residential design firm creating innovative, sustainable solutions for new builds, remodels, and adaptive reuse projects. We work closely with clients, builders, and consultants to deliver thoughtful designs that balance creativity, sustainability, and budget considerations.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Chief Architect drafter to help us transition our drafting workflow from SketchUp/Layout to Chief Architect. This is a contract position based in the Portland, OR area with flexibility to work remotely, with occasional in-person and Zoom collaboration meetings.

Phase 1: Process Transition

Convert approximately 12 existing SketchUp/Layout plan sets to Chief ArchitectEstablish office standards, templates, and drafting protocols in Chief for future projectsCreate a foundation for consistent, scalable residential drafting work

Phase 2: Ongoing (Potential) Depending on project flow, this could expand to drafting current residential remodels and custom homes projects.

What We're Looking For

Proficiency in Chief Architect (and ideally familiarity with SketchUp/Layout)Strong attention to detail and understanding of residential construction documentsExperience creating or implementing office standards and templatesAbility to work independently and collaborate via Zoom for feedback/reviewsClear communication and problem-solving skillsFamiliarity with sustainable design principles is a plus

Location & Schedule

Remote/work-from-home with occasional in-person meetings in Portland, OR. Hours and availability to be discussed.

Apply here or email [email protected] with resume and any questions.