Role Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Drafter / Design Coordinator to join our team at Harry Braswell Design + Build. You will be the technical engine behind our design process, taking conceptual ideas and on-site measurements and turning them into precise, actionable drawings. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the "nitty-gritty" of construction documentation and wants to see their drawings come to life in high-end, historic, and custom residential projects.
Key Responsibilities
- On-Site Measuring: Visit project sites (often older or historic homes) to accurately measure existing conditions.
- Technical Drafting: Use AutoCAD to produce detailed floor plans, electrical plans, interior/exterior elevations, and cabinetry drawings.
- Detailed Documentation: Produce precise drawings that builders and subcontractors can use for seamless implementation without ambiguity.
- Design Support: Assist the Senior Design/PM team (Gretchen and Marta) by translating their creative vision into technical sets.
- Presentation & Organization: Utilize digital tools to assemble design presentations and client materials to keep projects moving efficiently.
- Project Evolution: Maintain and update drawings as project scopes shift during the renovation process.
Technical Skills & Qualifications
- Software Proficiency (Required): Strong command of AutoCAD is a primary must-have. You must be able to create comprehensive plan sets (elevations, floor plans, electrical).
- Administrative & Presentation Tools: Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, and creative tools like Canva or Photoshop to assist in project organization and client presentations.
- Construction Knowledge: Ability to understand residential construction sequencing and how interior details (trim, cabinetry, tile) integrate.
- Experience with cabinetry design is a strong bonus.
- Education: A degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a technical drafting certificate. (A two-year degree is welcomed if technical skill is high).
- Historical Sensibility: An appreciation for older homes and the unique challenges they present during measurement and drafting.
The Ideal Candidate
- Precision-Focused: You find satisfaction in the "nitty-gritty" details and take pride in the accuracy of your measurements.
- Self-Starter: You are proactive and don't require constant "hand-holding" once a project's direction is established.
- Local Insight: Local or regional educational/work background providing a baseline for North American residential standards.
- Communication: Comfortable and professional when communicating with internal teams, vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors via email, phone, and in person. You are also comfortable interacting with clients during site visits.
Compensation & Growth
- Salary: Starting range of $60,000 - $65,000 (commensurate with experience).
- Growth Path: This role is essential as our firm grows. There is a significant opportunity to take on more responsibility as you learn the specific "Design + Build" brand and standards.
Why This Role?
Unlike a traditional architecture firm where you might be one of a dozen CAD operators, here you are integral to the project's success. You will work on unique, high-end renovations where every drawing matters, and you will see your work built in real-time.