Student Architect for Hire

[Jack Everett McMichael]

Hello!

I am a student of Architecture currently going into my final year of undergrad at Kent State University. A couple of college friends and I wanted to startup a business by doing small jobs together on the side while gaining experience at firms once we graduate.

If anyone is in need of architectural plans or drawings on a home renovation for a contractor or handyman to go by, I would be happy  to help :)

I have all the software needed to draft efficiently and effectively (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.) As well as I have experience interning at different architectural firms doing residential work. I can send some examples upon request. 

I would not charge much , again I am a student, NOT a professional but my colleagues and I are more than capable of drawing up effective plans and drawings if needed.

Please send me a message if interested!

[Nik Moushon]

@Jack Everett McMichael

Glad to see you trying to get a jump start on your career but you need to be very careful on how you start your "business". You need to do do some hard research on what it actually takes to run a business and also the requirements by law. You can't treat this as a little side job like mowing someones lawn. You are make decisions that are worth tens of thousands of dollars and if you draw something wrong or miss something that costs the owner or contractor extra they will come looking to you to pay for it. What most architecture school dont teach you is how to be a business owner. Some make sure you are truly covered and understand how to run a business. Also make sure you are not using your student versions of Autodesk. You are a business now. You will need to use the full licensed software because if you get caught profiting off student version this could hurt your ability to register with NCARB and take the AREs. Take it seriously. 

Also something to keep in mind is that most firms do NOT let their staff moonlight on the side. They have you sign a non-compete when you get hired. 

I wish you the best of luck though. Really do. Just make sure to cover your back and understand what you and your friends are really getting into. No one tells you how much liability us architects actually take on in our careers. We are that far behind doctors.