Senior Drafter Interior Designer

Confidential Careers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking a Designer / Senior Drafter in Los Angeles, CA, supporting the technical execution of thoughtfully designed café spaces. You will produce accurate and detailed store design drawings, develop plans and schedules, and collaborate across teams to ensure design integrity.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical drafting background, proven experience in interior design or hospitality, and advanced proficiency in AutoCAD. This role involves creating visually compelling spaces that align with a fast-growing brand.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in drafting within interior design, architectural design, or hospitality/QSR environments.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, detailed store design drawings including layouts, schematics, kitchen plans, and construction documentation.
• Develop fully dimensioned plans, elevations, sections, details, 3D views, and schedules.
• Identify design and construction challenges, proactively problem-solve, and document solutions.

Skills

Technical drafting

Interior design

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in Drafting, CAD Technology, Interior Design, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Sketch

V-Ray

Job description

We are partnering with a fast-growing, design-driven beverage and retail brand known for its highly curated, experiential store environments. With an expanding national footprint and strong creative identity, the team is seeking a Designer / Senior Drafter to support the technical execution of its thoughtfully designed café spaces.

This is an opportunity to work on visually distinctive, high-touch retail environments where design precision and brand experience are equally important. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical drafting background along with experience supporting interior and retail buildouts.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting & Technical Documentation

• Produce accurate, detailed store design drawings including layouts, schematics, kitchen plans, seating configurations, and construction documentation
• Develop fully dimensioned plans, elevations, sections, details, 3D views, and schedules
• Interpret and incorporate product specifications, installation manuals, and technical documentation into designs
• Identify design and construction challenges, proactively problem-solve, and document solutions within drawing sets
• Partner closely with interior design teams to translate creative concepts into technical execution
• Maintain strong communication across teams to ensure alignment and design integrity

CAD & Systems Management

• Support ongoing development and maintenance of CAD libraries and drafting standards

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Assist in coordinating store designs with lighting, signage, retail fixtures, patio elements, and décor
• Ensure seamless integration across all design components

Project Support

• Contribute throughout the project lifecycle, refining plans and making updates as needed to meet evolving project requirements
• Stay current on drafting tools, technologies, and trends within hospitality and QSR design

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Drafting, CAD Technology, Interior Design, or related field (Bachelor’s preferred)
• Proven experience in drafting within interior design, architectural design, or hospitality/QSR environments
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD
• Experience with Bluebeam, Sketch, or V-Ray is a plus
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong designer/drafter looking to contribute to a high-growth, design-led brand while working on impactful, visually compelling spaces.

Locations: Los Angeles, CA or Dallas, TX (on-site)