CAD Drafter / Architectural Designer

Website Legacy Group Capital

An integrated real estate development and design company

CAD Drafter / Architectural Designer

Location: Bellevue, WA
Company: Legacy Group Capital

About the Role

Legacy Group Capital has an established acquisitions, entitlement, and in-house design team that manages projects from initial feasibility and underwriting through design, permitting, and construction coordination. This role is integrated directly within that team and will work closely with acquisitions, development, and architecture staff on residential projects throughout the Seattle/Eastside market.

This position offers exposure to the full real estate development lifecycle and provides strong opportunities for professional growth within a vertically integrated development company.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented CAD Drafter / Architectural Designer to support our acquisitions and in-house architecture teams. The role will focus on preparing site plans, feasibility studies, zoning analysis exhibits, and permit drawings for residential development projects throughout the Seattle/Eastside market.

The ideal candidate has experience with residential architecture, understands local zoning and site constraints, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment alongside acquisitions, entitlement, and permitting teams.

Responsibilities

Work closely with acquisitions team to quickly evaluate project feasibility and development potential
Prepare and revise CAD drawings, site plans, floor plans, elevations, and feasibility studies
Assist acquisitions team with yield studies and preliminary site planning during due diligence
Produce zoning analysis diagrams including setbacks, FAR, lot coverage, parking, height, and access studies
Coordinate with internal development team, architects, civil engineers, surveyors, and consultants
Support permit submittals and drawing updates for SFR, DADU, cottage housing, townhome, and small multifamily projects
 Review survey, utility, and topographic information for project constraints and opportunities

Qualifications

Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit required
Experience with SketchUp, or Bluebeam is a plus
Understanding of residential construction and architectural detailing
Familiarity with local zoning and permitting processes preferred
Ability to read surveys, civil plans, and architectural drawings
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Self-starter with strong communication skills and problem-solving ability

Preferred Experience

Seattle/Eastside residential development experience
Experience with SFR, DADU, cottage, townhome, or small multifamily projects
Knowledge of site planning, grading constraints, parking requirements, and permitting workflows
Familiarity with feasibility studies and entitlement coordination

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on high-level residential development projects
Collaborative and fast-paced environment
Exposure to acquisitions, development, design, and construction
Competitive compensation based on experience
Growth opportunities within a vertically integrated real estate development team

To Apply

Please send your resume, portfolio/work samples, and a brief introduction outlining your experience with residential CAD drafting and architectural design.

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