AutoCAD Drafter – Design & Production

Boomtown Design; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boomtown Design seeks an experienced drafter to handle drafting and production design for commercial and residential clients in a fast-paced environment. This role requires exceptional attention to detail and strong communication with internal teams.

You will create design concepts, shop drawings, and 3D models using AutoCAD, interpret plans, and coordinate with Project Manager and Engineer to verify measurements and manufacturability. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 3 years of professional experience with AutoCAD.
• Portfolio of work and professional references required.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings from architects and engineers.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (GMail, Sheets, Docs) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create design concepts, detailed shop drawings, comprehensive production drawings, cut sheets, and 3D models using AutoCAD for clients, vendors, and production teams.
• Interpret project requirements and design details from architectural plans, structural plans, interior drawings and RFIs.
• Collaborate with Project Manager to align design intent with project objectives.
• Coordinate with Project Engineer to verify field conditions and measurements.
• Communicate fabrication and design details clearly throughout production.
• Develop material take-off lists in Google Sheets and assist with material procurement.
• Recommend products based on company standards while balancing client needs.
• Ensure manufacturability and develop accurate project schedules with Project Engineer/Manager.
• Brief leads on project scope, production methods, and design details with Project Engineer/Manager.
• Perform quality checks on work in progress and completed work before delivery.
• Support estimator and division leads as needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Multitasking

Mathematics & geometry

Tools

AutoCAD

Google Workspace

Job description

Boomtown Design seeks an experienced drafter to handle drafting and production design for commercial and residential clients in a fast-paced environment. This role requires exceptional attention to detail and strong communication with internal teams.

You will create design concepts, shop drawings, and 3D models using AutoCAD, interpret plans, and coordinate with Project Manager and Engineer to verify measurements and manufacturability. Some travel may be required.