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For Architects & Designers

Design With Us

Work for yourself - from anywhere - on Cottage’s tech-forward architectural platform.
Are you an architect looking to get bids from the Cottage Builder Network?
Design With Us

Why join the Cottage Design Studio?

The Design Studio is at the heart of every happy homeowner’s story. Great design is what brings Cottage projects to life.

Direct Homeowner Engagement

You run the meetings, you make the design decisions! Our process makes it easy for designers to work with homeowners.
Direct Homeowner Engagement

Design... Redesigned

We’ve reimagined the residential design process with technology at the core. Spend more time on design and less time on busywork.
Design... Redesigned

Designed to Build

See your projects go from schematic design to move-in ready in less than a year. Our platform is an unmatched opportunity for residential built work in your portfolio.
Designed to Build

How it works

1
Apply to Join
Tell us about your skills, experience, and goals to see if it's a fit.
2
Design with Cottage
Onboard to our tech-first design platform and start working on projects at all stages.
3
Focus on Architecture
We handle everything... so you can focus on building your client and architectural skill set.
How it works
"I am super impressed with and grateful for the standards Cottage has put together. You guys have anything and everything covered!"
Collin T.
"I have really enjoyed the work - I find meeting with the homeowners rewarding, the efficiencies of Cottage super refreshing, and I'm very happy to be part of this team."
Paige S.
"You have no idea how many times I’ve bragged about the Cottage work culture to my friends. I’ve worked in many places - both private and nonprofit - and none come close."
Gabriel H.

What we look for

Experienced, talented architectural designers
Looking for a fully-remote, fully-flexible work-for-yourself model
Strong in client engagement skills
Tech-savvy and unafraid to challenge the industry status quo
Uncompromising in high quality output, and can hit this bar independently
Growth minded, looking to expand their business, skills and expertise

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