Project Architect / Project Manager

Artistree Home is looking to hire a remote Project Architect (PA) / Project Manager for a number of upcoming nature-centered hospitality projects and award-winning residential treehouses. The PA/PM ideally would be licensed to practice architecture in the state of California or Texas, or be eligible for immediate reciprocity in one of those states. Candidates will start as an hourly employee on a project-to-project basis, with full-time employment available immediately for the right candidate. Our ideal candidate is value-aligned with Artistree Home’s mission and interested in growing with us long-term.
The PA shall provide technical expertise for Artistree’s design services. Reporting to the Head of Design, the PA may act as the Architect-of-Record for select Artistree design projects that require licensure and oversee completion of submittal plan sets in compliance with the applicable codes.

Main Areas of Responsibility:


In tandem with Head of Design, oversee the completion of architectural drawings and presentation materials and associated management of draftspeople

Review plan sets for quality control and compliance

Provide technical direction, red-lines, and coordination in the preparation of architectural designs, specifications, applications, and permit-ready drawing sets

Coordination with design team and external consultants to ensure a successful permit documentation and application process

Production of architectural drawings as part of the broader design team’s efforts

Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, state procedures, and other government regulatory requirements

Lead the team in the use of various softwares and best practices for effective, efficient delivery of work products

Inform graphic styles, templates, etc for Artistree plan sets

Experience:


Experience as a registered Architect, including preparation of contract documents and overseeing the permitting process

Working and communicating effectively with other designers and consultants to ensure successful project delivery

Experience in construction, construction administration, working in design-build teams, latest building science trends, and/or detailing preferred

Any experience with permaculture, alternative / earthen building, ecological site planning, or boutique structures (tiny houses, treehouses) a plus

Strengths:


Detail oriented with the big picture in mind

Clear, efficient, and kind communication

Managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

Taking initiative and seeing things through to completion

Strong “team first” work ethic

Requirements:

5-10 years of experience in architectural design and/or construction; experience as architect-of-record for projects strongly preferred

Strong technical skill in creating and managing plansets of various scales for submittal

Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Bluebeam; experience with ArchiCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Enscape or other rendering softwares, and Google applications (drive, sheets, docs, etc) preferred but not required

Knowledge of and dedication to sustainable design principles

Preferred experience working with and within tight project budgets

Compensation: Commensurate with experience



Location:
Artistree is based out of Sonoma County, CA and Austin, TX, with a fabrication workshop near Chattanooga, TN. This position is remote but requires residency in CA, TX, or GA. Preference given to applicants in the Austin, Texas or Central Texas area. Ideal applicants are able to travel to perform Construction Administration tasks as needed (likely 3-5 projects in 2025). Applicants must have excellent written and spoken English proficiency and be authorized to work in the USA.

About Artistree Home

We are more than just builders, artists, and hoteliers. We are stewards of place—reconnecting humans to nature and doing so in partnership with our planet. Each Artistree project is a vehicle to protect, share, and plant forests. Artistree has been designing and building award-winning treehouses for its clients nationwide since 2012, with offices in Sonoma County CA, Austin, TX, and Chattanooga, TN.

Artistree Home is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.