Architectural Drafter

Pitman & Wardley Associates; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Pitman & Wardley Associates is seeking a driven Designer to contribute from early concept through construction in a design-forward studio.

The ideal candidate will support interior architecture through finish coordination, millwork development, and presentation materials while collaborating with the principals and project team on high-end residential and select commercial projects in New England.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional architectural experience.
• Bachelor of Architecture preferred.
• Strong AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite proficiency.
• High-end residential experience preferred.
• Interior design / interior architecture experience is a plus.
• Collaborative mindset, strong communication, and comfort managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with architectural design presentations for clients (concept design, massing, plans/sections, and supporting materials).
• Draft and detail residential and select commercial drawing sets for construction.
• Prepare permit submissions and municipal review packages.
• Develop interior architecture elements including custom millwork, interior elevations, and finish documentation as part of the architectural set.
• Support coordination with consultants, construction administration, including submittals, RFIs, and select OAC meetings.

Skills

Architectural thinking

Presentation skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Pitman & Wardley Associates is a design-forward architecture studio specializing in high end residential and light commercial both new construction and historic renovation, adapted reuse, across urban, suburban, and coastal New England.

We’re hiring a driven, well-rounded Designer to join our team and contribute from early concept through construction. The ideal candidate is fluent in architectural thinking and is also interested in supporting interior architecture through finish coordination, millwork development, and presentation materials.

ROLES + RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with architectural design presentations for clients (concept design, massing, plans/sections, and supporting materials).
• Draft and detail residential and select commercial drawing sets for construction.
• Prepare permit submissions and municipal review packages.
• Develop interior architecture elements including custom millwork, interior elevations, and finish documentation as part of the architectural set.
• Support coordination with consultants, construction administration, including submittals, RFIs, and select OAC meetings.

REQUIREMENTS

• 1-3 years of professional architectural experience.
• Bachelor of Architecture (preferred).
• Strong AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite proficiency.
• High-end residential experience preferred.
• Interior design / interior architecture experience is a plus.
• Collaborative mindset, strong communication, and comfort managing multiple priorities.

WHY WORK WITH US

Mentorship at all levels of you development. You’ll be part of a small, focused team where your work directly shapes the design and the finished product.

We value architectural thinking, strong detailing, and clear documentation—and we support growth through meaningful involvement across phases. You’ll collaborate closely with the principals and team on projects in some of New England’s most inspiring neighborhoods and communities.