Senior Home Designer - Chief Architect, Autocad, Revit at J-Chavez Design Build Milwaukie, OR

Design isn't just drawings here - it's stewardship. We design homes meant to last generations, blending craftsmanship, building science, and thoughtful design into spaces that feel timeless and deeply personal.

Our work is guided by a few core values:

• Craftsmanship - obsession with quality, detail, and longevity
• Integrity - thoughtful communication and doing things right, even when harder
• Innovation - using technology and visualization to elevate design and the client experience
• Timelessness - homes that feel grounded and enduring
• Stewardship - responsibility toward clients, collaborators, and community
• Growth - humility, learning, and continual refinement

You will be a key design team member and trusted representative of the studio locally. This position includes:

• Producing high-quality residential design drawings and construction documents in Chief Architect
• Performing as-built field measurements and translating existing conditions accurately
• Developing plan sets that balance aesthetics, constructability, and code compliance
• Working directly with homeowners and project stakeholders
• Collaborating with a studio environment that includes experienced architects and designers
• Supporting visualization, design development, and iterative client design processes
• Helping maintain continuity and momentum while the principal is traveling internationally

• Degree in Architecture (or closely related field)
• Experience working within architectural offices or alongside licensed architects
• Strong background producing construction documents
• Advanced proficiency in Chief Architect
• Experience with residential design (custom homes and/or additions/remodels)
• Comfort interacting directly with clients and consultants
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to take ownership and manage responsibilities with minimal oversight

• Construction or field experience (design-build background a major plus)
• Strong understanding of building systems and constructability
• Familiarity with high-performance building principles
• Ability to bridge design intent with real-world execution

• Love custom residential work and care deeply about detail
• Prefer responsibility over being micromanaged
• Enjoy both studio collaboration and independent problem-solving
• Want your work to be built - and built well
• Are excited to be part of something growing and evolving
• Value long-term relationships over transactional projects

• Expanded leadership responsibilities
• Collaboration opportunities with other architects in the network
• Long-term career growth within a unique design ecosystem

Portland/Northern Oregon Coast region (hybrid studio + field involvement)