Jr. Residential Designer

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting is seeking a Junior Residential Designer in Houston, TX to join a growing design team. The role focuses on developing interior elevations and construction documents for high-quality residential projects, with emphasis on cabinetry and millwork.

Revit skills are essential; AutoCAD experience is a plus. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of residential design or drafting experience and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of residential drafting or residential design experience.
• Experience creating interior elevations and detailed residential drawings.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret residential floor plans, construction documents, architectural drawings, and markups.
• Understanding of residential cabinetry, millwork, fixtures, finishes, and construction methods.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and revisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed interior elevations for kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry, closets, fireplaces, built-ins, and specialty residential spaces.
• Produce and update residential drafting packages using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Translate design concepts, sketches, floor plans, redlines, and project direction into accurate construction documents.
• Coordinate interior elevations with floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, cabinetry layouts, and architectural details.
• Incorporate dimensions, materials, finishes, fixtures, and construction information into drawings.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and coordination.
• Revise drawings based on project updates and team feedback.
• Maintain drafting standards, templates, and drawing organization.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and team members to meet project deadlines.

Skills

Residential drafting

Revit

AutoCAD

Reading drawings

Detail oriented

Collaboration

Tools

Revit 3D modeling

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: Houston, TX (On-Site)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Junior Residential Designer with 2-3 years of residential design or drafting experience to join a growing design team. This role focuses on developing interior elevations and detailed residential construction documents for high-quality residential projects. The ideal candidate has experience with cabinetry, millwork, custom built-ins, and residential interior detailing, along with strong Revit skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed interior elevations for kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry, closets, fireplaces, built-ins, and specialty residential spaces.
• Produce and update residential drafting packages using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Translate design concepts, sketches, floor plans, redlines, and project direction into accurate construction documents.
• Coordinate interior elevations with floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, cabinetry layouts, and architectural details.
• Incorporate dimensions, materials, finishes, fixtures, and construction information into drawings.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and coordination.
• Revise drawings based on project updates and team feedback.
• Maintain drafting standards, templates, and drawing organization.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and team members to meet project deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• 2-3 years of residential drafting or residential design experience.
• Experience creating interior elevations and detailed residential drawings.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret residential floor plans, construction documents, architectural drawings, and markups.
• Understanding of residential cabinetry, millwork, fixtures, finishes, and construction methods.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and revisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with custom or luxury residential projects.
• Familiarity with kitchen and bathroom design documentation.
• Experience detailing custom cabinetry, millwork, and specialty interior features.
• Knowledge of residential construction terminology and building standards.
• Revit 3D modeling experience required; rendering experience is a plus.

What You'll Bring

• A passion for residential design and construction documentation.
• Strong technical drafting abilities.
• A detail-oriented mindset and commitment to quality.
• The ability to work collaboratively while managing priorities independently.

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