Freelance Architectural Designer / Architect (Remote)

We're seeking experienced individuals to join the Design Studio. As a freelance designer with Cottage, you'll gain valuable client-facing experience, guide homeowners through the design process and effectively represent our brand.
This freelance role is a great opportunity for a steady pipeline of design work largely at your own schedule, with access to supercharged architectural tools.
Architecture & Technical
4+ years professional experience in architecture
Experience in residential design
Track record managing your own clients
Proficient in Revit
Able to learn new software and platforms quickly (we'll provide access to the software licenses you'll need)
Ability for 1099 / contract work within the United States
Intent for long-term contract engagement
Ability to comfortably manage 15-20 hrs/week
Experience in growth-stage tech environment experience is preferred
Quality, Ownership & Communication
Proven record of project ownership, proactive organization, communication, and self-management
Proven record of delivering high quality work at a high bandwidth
Superb graphic, written, and oral communication skills with clients and the internal team
A passion for real estate, ADUs, and new solutions to impacting housing markets
Collaboration & Experimentation
Collaborative work style; you work well with cross-functional teams and are able to operate with many ideas, variables, and inputs
An excitement to experiment, try new things, and be creative
Determination, resiliency, optimism - working with an early stage startup is fun and rewarding but certainly comes with its challenges!
Operates with an owner's mindset; you bring structure and excellence to ambiguous, high-intensity situations; you are driven, ambitious, and intellectually curious
Comfort with a fast-paced, rapidly changing, and ambiguous (but fun!) work environment
Applicants Must Be Authorized to work in United States