Hire Architectural Drafters
Architectural drafters produce the accurate drawing sets your projects depend on. Our LATAM drafters work in CAD and BIM to your standards.
- Works your time zone
- 8-stage vetting
Typical annual cost
U.S. hire
$97,000
Salary + benefits & payroll taxes
Lateam LATAM hire
$30,000
Typical pay for our placements
Save around 69%
U.S.: BLS median wage for this occupation (May 2025) plus benefits and payroll taxes. LATAM: median pay across Lateam placements in this or a closely related role. Not a salary guarantee.
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What a architectural drafter does
Hire remote architectural drafters from Latin America.
- Produce construction and permit drawing sets
- Draft plans, elevations, sections and details
- Maintain BIM models and drawing standards
- Incorporate redlines and consultant markups
- Coordinate with architects and engineers
- Manage file organization and revisions
Core skills we test for
- AutoCAD drafting
- Revit / BIM
- Construction documentation
- Drawing standards
- Redline incorporation
- Coordination
Tools they work in
Hiring architectural drafters, answered
How quickly can I hire a architectural drafter?
We typically present a shortlist of fully vetted candidates within 7–10 business days, and most clients make a hire within three weeks of kickoff.
How much does a remote architectural drafter from Latin America cost?
Most of our architectural drafters are paid around $30,000 a year, versus roughly $97,000 for a comparable U.S. hire once benefits and payroll taxes are included. That's about 69% less, with no drop in quality.
Will they work in my time zone?
Yes. Every professional we place works your business hours — LATAM overlaps with all U.S. time zones, so there are no overnight handoffs.
How do you vet architectural drafters?
Eight stages: English proficiency, a real role-specific skills assessment, structured interviews, behavioral assessment, reference checks, background check, internet speed test, and a workspace walkthrough. Roughly 2–3% of applicants pass.
Ready to meet your architectural drafter?
Book a free 20-minute intro call. We’ll scope the role and send a vetted shortlist within 7–10 days.