Production Designer

Boreal Woodwork; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental care

Paid time off

Overtime Pay

Vacation

Job summary

Boreal Woodwork is a Winnipeg-based, multidisciplinary woodworking company specializing in high-end cabinetry, stairs, doors and millwork. We seek a production draftsperson to produce precise shop drawings and production packages, while collaborating with project managers and designers to ensure accurate fabrication.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in woodworking, strong AutoCAD skills, and experience with cabinet design software.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in woodworking or related fields.
• Post secondary education in architecture, industrial design or cabinet making fields preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD with strong drafting fundamentals.
• Proficiency in at least one industry-standard cabinet design software (Cabinet Vision, Mozaik, or Microvellum).
• Experience with Autodesk Fusion a plus.
• Understanding of cabinet construction and joinery methods; growing knowledge of architectural detailing.
• Ability to read architectural drawings and translate them into production-ready designs.
• Strong spatial awareness and visualization for 3D assemblies.
• Attention to detail and a genuine interest in solving complex design challenges.
• Strong time management skills — able to self-manage tasks and meet deadlines.
• Eager to learn and grow, open to refining design processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed shop drawings for cabinetry, stairs, doors and millwork components using Cabinet Vision, AutoCAD and Autodesk Fusion.
• Support custom design work in Fusion, with opportunity for more complex designs and CNC programming.
• Review conceptual designs for constructability and resolve field or fabrication issues through drawings and clarifications.
• Produce complete production documentation packages including assembly sheets, cut lists and component details.
• Coordinate with project managers and design lead to confirm scope and design intent before release to fabrication.
• Follow company drafting, design and documentation standards.
• Actively contribute to digital workflow improvements.

Skills

Woodworking experience

Reading drawings

Time management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Post secondary education in architecture, industrial design or cabinet making

Tools

AutoCAD

Cabinet Vision

Mozaik

Microvellum

Autodesk Fusion 360

Job description

Production Draftsperson

Reports to: Production Engineer

Type: Full time

Location: In-Person

Hours: Typically 7:30 – 4:00, Monday – Friday (40 hour weeks)

Compensation: Hourly. $23-$30 (DOE), paid overtime

Benefits: Extended health benefits, Dental care, Paid time off

Who We Are: Boreal Woodwork is a Winnipeg based, multi-disciplinary woodworking company with divisions in stair building, finish carpentry and millwork + cabinetry. We specialize in high end work and focus on providing our clients with beautifully crafted products that are built to stand the test of time. Our team is a group of skilled craftspeople who genuinely care about the work and each other, and are excited to tackle these projects together.

Who we are looking for: We're looking for someone with a strong sense of craft and character — someone reliable, easy to work with, and hungry to get better at what they do. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-5 years experience. You'll be taking on projects that are genuinely complex, and you should be the kind of person who enjoys that kind of problem solving challenge.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed shop drawings for cabinetry, stairs, doors and millwork components using Cabinet Vision, AutoCAD and Autodesk Fusion
• Support custom design work in Fusion, with opportunity to take on more complex designs and CNC programming over time
• Review conceptual designs for constructability and participate in design reviews to help resolve field or fabrication problems through drawing details and technical clarifications
• Produce complete production documentation packages including assembly sheets, cut lists and component details
• Coordinate with project managers and the design lead to confirm scope and clarify design intent before release to fabrication
• Follow company drafting, design and documentation standards
• Actively contribute to digital workflow improvements

Qualifications and Skills

• 2-5 years experience in woodworking or related fields
• Post secondary education in architecture, industrial design or cabinet making fields preferred
• Proficiency in AutoCAD with strong drafting fundamentals
• Proficiency in at least one industry-standard cabinet design software (Cabinet Vision, Mozaik, or Microvellum), with a solid understanding of how these systems operate — Cabinet Vision experience is a plus, but can be trained for the right candidate
• Experience with Autodesk Fusion a plus
• Understanding of cabinet construction and joinery methods, with growing knowledge of architectural detailing
• Ability to read architectural drawings and translate them into accurate, production-ready designs
• Strong spatial awareness and visualization skills for 3D assemblies
• Attention to detail and a genuine interest in solving complex design challenges
• Strong time management skills — able to self-manage tasks and meet deadlines
• Eager to learn and grow, open to trying new techniques and be an active part of refining our design processes

Requirements

• Reliable transportation to get to work daily

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $23-30/hr based on experience
• Extensive health benefits package.
• Overtime Pay
• Vacation
• Monday–Friday daytime schedule (no weekends).
• A supportive, growing team with a focus on quality and culture.
• Opportunity to grow within the company as the division expands.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Work Location: In person