Freelance Architect

Job description
Position: Freelance Architect (Let’s Design and Build the Future—Literally)

Location: GTA-ish (Remote? On-site? Atop a bulldozer? We’re flexible.)

Company: 51Group / 51Studio

About Us

We’re 51Group—a vertically integrated powerhouse in residential construction, custom millwork, HVAC, and now… design leadership. With over 20 years of experience building everything from luxury homes to multi-storey projects, we come with real tools, real crews, and real machines—cranes, bulldozers, and a fleet of heavy trucks included.

Our operating arms:
• 51Wood – Custom cabinetry millwork
• 51Cool – HVAC mechanical
• 51Builders – Residential and multi-unit construction (up to 5-storey builds)
• 51Excavation – Site prep and earthwork with heavy equipment that makes grown people giddy

Introducing: 51Studio

We’re launching 51Studio—a fully integrated design studio where freelance architects and interior designers collaborate closely, independently from 51Wood, but fully backed by 51Group’s build capacity. This is your chance to be part of a studio where your designs aren’t just admired—they’re built. Properly.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for experienced freelance architects who are ready to elevate their practice through true design-build collaboration. You’ll be matched with interior design partners, plugged into real projects, and supported by an in-house team capable of taking your vision from sketch to structure.

What we offer:
• Immediate project involvement (2 active projects underway)
• Access to ongoing 51Group work: homes, multi-units, renos, and special builds
• Full-spectrum support: excavation, structural, HVAC, cabinetry, and finishes
• On-site working space in our studio for those who prefer to work hybrid or alongside collaborators
• Use of meeting rooms and client presentation spaces at our showroom and facility
• Commission and stock options for architects who build a long-term partnership with us
• Real synergy with design, construction, and fabrication—under one roof

What We’re Looking For
• 5–10 years as an independent or freelance architect
• Licensed or partnered with a licensed architect
• Strong portfolio of built work (residential and/or small-scale commercial)
• Experience working closely with builders, trades, and real site conditions
• A desire to help shape a unified design identity alongside like-minded professionals

Let’s Be Honest…

If you're tired of passing drawings into the construction void, getting vague updates on site progress, or watching your carefully detailed elevations get “value engineered” into oblivion, it’s time for something better.

At 51Studio, you’ll work with a team that can dig the hole, pour the foundation, build the shell, drop in the millwork, and cool the whole place down—on time, on budget, and with respect for your vision.

Apply Now

Send your portfolio, a short intro, and let us know how you’d take your practice to the next level with full project access and a real build partner behind you. Read more