Drafter - Microvellum (Full Time)

Boomtown Design; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boomtown Design in Austin, TX seeks an experienced drafter for drafting and production design on millworks and cabinetry for commercial and residential clients. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to collaborate with internal teams in a fast-paced environment.

Some travel for client meetings and measurements may be required. Responsibilities include creating design concepts, shop drawings, 3D models with Microvellum, interpreting plans, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of proven professional experience utilizing Microvellum.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings from architects, structural engineers and interior designers.
• Strong math skills including geometry and trigonometry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through on projects.

Responsibilities

• Create design concepts, detailed shop drawings, comprehensive production drawings, cut sheets, and 3D models using Microvellum for clients, vendors, and production/installation teams.
• Interpret project requirements and design details from architectural plans, structural plans, interior design drawings, finish schedules, RFIs and client meetings.
• Work closely with the Project Engineer and Project Manager to align design intent with project objectives.
• Coordinate with the Project Engineer to verify field conditions and measurements.
• Clearly communicate fabrication and design details both visually and verbally throughout the production design process.
• Develop material take-off lists in GoogleSheets and collaborate with the Project Engineer and/or Project Manager for material procurement.
• Recommend products based on company standards, while balancing client needs.
• Consult with the Project Engineer and/or Project Manager to ensure manufacturability and develop accurate project schedules.
• Support the Project Engineer in briefing leads on project scope, production/installation methods, and design details.
• Conduct quality checks on work-in-progress and completed work prior to assembly, finishing, delivery, or installation.
• Provide assistance to the estimator and division leads as needed.
• Perform other assigned tasks as necessary.

Skills

Microvellum drafting

Blueprint reading

Mathematics & geometry

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Boomtown Design is seeking an experienced drafter to handle drafting and production design work for its commercial and residential clients, specifically for its millworks and cabinetry projects. This role requires an exceptionally detail-oriented individual who is highly organized, flexible to change and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This individual is an effective communicator who will work with various internal departments to accurately engineer and design a variety of projects. Some travel may be required to meet with clients and take final measurements.

Responsibilities

Create design concepts, detailed shop drawings, comprehensive production drawings, cut sheets, and 3D models using Microvellum for clients, vendors, and production/installation teams.

Interpret project requirements and design details from architectural plans, structural plans, interior design drawings, finish schedules, RFIs and client meetings.

Work closely with the Project Engineer and Project Manager to align design intent with project objectives.

Coordinate with the Project Engineer to verify field conditions and measurements.

Clearly communicate fabrication and design details both visually and verbally throughout the production design process.

Develop material take-off lists in GoogleSheets and collaborate with the Project Engineer and/or Project Manager for material procurement.

Recommend products based on company standards, while balancing client needs.

Consult with the Project Engineer and/or Project Manager to ensure manufacturability and develop accurate project schedules.

Support the Project Engineer in briefing leads on project scope, production/installation methods, and design details.

Conduct quality checks on work-in-progress and completed work prior to assembly, finishing, delivery, or installation.

Provide assistance to the estimator and division leads as needed.

Perform other assigned tasks as necessary.

Qualifications

3 - 5 years of proven professional experience utilizing Microvellum. A portfolio of work and professional references are required.

Knowledge of industry standards and construction methods, fabrication and installation techniques.

Proficiency with GoogleWorkspace (GMail, GoogleSheets, GoogleDocs, GoogleDrive, etc) is preferred.

Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings from architects, structural engineers and interior designers.

Ability to accurately perform base math functions and understand geometry and trigonometry.

Exceptional attention to detail and follow through on all projects, tasks and assignments.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently within a team environment.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Legally licensed and insured driver with a clean driving record.

Ability to recognize and execute safe work habits.