Designer/Draftsperson (Full-Time, Hourly)

Archinect; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SAFCORE Design + Build Studio in Long Island City, Queens, seeks a designer who communicates well with fabricators and clients while ensuring successful execution of built projects—from custom furniture to interiors and events.

You will create spatial drawings, 3D models, and diagrams, decide on construction methods, and translate complex geometries into shop-ready systems. Occasional hands-on fabrication, site coordination, and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience translating designs into build-ready drawings and fabrication details.
• Ability to communicate clearly with fabricators and clients.
• Comfort translating complex geometries into shop-ready systems.

Responsibilities

• Create spatial drawings, 3D models, and diagrams for all project phases.
• Decide construction methods and materials; prepare clear fabrication documents.
• Translate complex geometries into fabricatable systems.
• Design and prototype digitally fabricated structures as needed.
• Assist with project management, construction oversight, and installation.
• Weekend work may be required depending on project.
• Perform basic studio and shop maintenance between projects.

Skills

Precise measurement

Rhino 3D

2D drafting

Graphic communication

Fabrication coordination

Site documentation

Project coordination

Problem solving

Tools

Rhino 3D

CNC milling

Table saw

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

SAFCORE Design + Build Studio

SAFCORE is a fast-paced design-build studio located in Long Island City, Queens. We are seeking a designer who can communicate effectively with fabricators and clients while helping ensure the successful execution of built projects ranging from custom furniture and millwork to interiors and temporary events.

Role and Responsibilities

• Create spatial drawings, 3D models, and diagrams to support all phases of a built project, including site surveying, design development, fabrication, and installation.
• Make decisions related to construction processes and materials, and prepare documents that clearly communicate design details to in-house fabricators.
• Translate complex geometries into systems that can be fabricated using a combination of traditional methods and CNC milling.
• Design and prototype custom digitally fabricated structures as required.
• Assist with project management, construction oversight, and installation, including hands‑on participation. Weekend work may be required depending on the project.
• Perform basic studio and shop maintenance between projects.
• Apply hands‑on carpentry skills and safely operate a table saw and other shop tools.

Key Skills

• Precise measurement and fabrication skills
• Proficiency in Rhino 3D and 2D drafting
• Architectural site documentation
• Graphic and visual communication using Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to lead large fabrication and installation teams
• Strong attention to aesthetic, structural, and logistical details
• Problem‑solving and multitasking under pressure
• Knowledge of construction processes and materials
• Basic hands‑on carpentry skills, including comfort using a table saw and other shop tools