Senior Architectural Drafter

Laura Canada; Laval; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in women's fashion is seeking a Senior Architectural Drafter in Laval, Quebec. This role involves creating detailed technical drawings for retail store layouts and collaborating with architects and designers to ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in architectural drafting and a passion for optimizing customer experiences through innovative design.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in retail or commercial architecture.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Creates store layout options supported by 2D and 3D drawings.
• Develops details and layouts that optimize customer flow.
• Ensures all designs comply with safety and local building standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma or degree in Architectural Technology

Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Join our team to achieve your full career potential! We are proactive, outside the box thinkers and doers who stop at nothing to make the iconic Laura and Melanie Lyne brands shine! Privately owned and based in Laval, Quebec, with a strong vision for innovation and optimizing the employee and client experiences, we continue to help generations of Canadian women to look and feel their best.

Job Description

The Senior Architectural Drafter will be responsible for creating precise technical drawings and plans for retail store layouts, fixtures, and construction projects. This role requires a strong understanding of architectural drafting, construction detailing, and industry standards to support store development and renovations. The Senior Drafter will collaborate with architects, designers, and project managers to ensure accuracy and efficiency in all drafting projects. This role ensures the seamless translation of creative visions into buildable solutions.

How you will support the team:

• Creates store layout options supported by 2D and 3D drawings,including floor plans and elevation drawingsfor internal reviews and approvals.
• Developsdetails andlayouts that optimize customer flow and maximize merchandising opportunities.
• Creates detailed construction documents ready for Architectural stamps.
• Coordinates with external consultants and vendors on technical specifications and design intent.
• Ensures all designs comply with safety, accessibility, and local building standards.

Qualifications

The people who thrive with us have:

• Diploma or degree in Architectural Technology, Interior Design, or related field
• Proficiency in architectural drafting software (e.g. AutoCAD, Revit)
• 5+ years of experience in retail or commercial architecture
• Strong attention to detail and knowledge of building codes and standards
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

Laura Canada is a family-owned retailer housing two iconic women’s fashion apparel brands, Laura and Melanie Lyne. Based in Laval, Quebec, we design, produce, market and sell our fashion collections across Canada. We proudly employ over 2,000 dedicated team members and operate more than 140 retail store locations as well as operating laura.ca and melanielyne.com. We attribute our success to the unwavering commitment of our teams to delivering outstanding customer experiences while embodying our shared values of integrity, respect, teamwork, performance, and passion. We believe that delivering an outstanding customer experience is driven by our commitment to an outstanding employee experience.