Senior Architectural Draftsperson & Detailer

American Institute of Architects; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marie Flanigan Interiors in Houston is seeking an experienced Senior Architectural Draftsperson & Detailer to translate luxury residential concepts into fully resolved construction documents. This hands-on role emphasizes precision, detail, and craftsmanship in every drawing set.

You will collaborate with designers, project managers, consultants, and fabricators across all design phases, producing detailed interior elevations, millwork drawings, and complete construction documents for high-end

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of professional drafting experience in luxury residential architecture or high-end interior design.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Proven experience producing: Interior elevations; Millwork and cabinetry drawings; Construction details; Full construction document sets; Shop drawing coordination.
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods, sequencing, and detailing.
• Experience working directly with contractors, consultants, and specialty fabricators.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and drawing accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, design-driven environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Produce complete architectural construction document sets for luxury residential interiors.
• Develop highly detailed interior elevations for kitchens, baths, dressing rooms, libraries, built-ins, fireplaces, and specialty spaces.
• Create advanced millwork drawings, custom cabinetry documentation, trim profiles, architectural details, and bespoke construction assemblies.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate shop drawings with cabinetmakers, millworkers, metal fabricators, stone fabricators, and other specialty trades.
• Coordinate architectural drawings with interior design, structural, lighting, plumbing, HVAC, and other consultants.
• Review contractor RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings to ensure alignment with design intent.
• Incorporate redlines and revisions with accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain and help develop firm-wide detailing standards and drawing libraries.
• Conduct field verification and site measurements as needed.
• Support design teams in resolving technical detailing challenges during all project phases.

Skills

6+ years drafting experience

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Team communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Marie Flanigan Interiors is seeking an experienced Senior Architectural Draftsperson & Detailer to join our Houston studio. We are looking for an exceptional technical professional who is passionate about luxury residential design and has the expertise to transform design concepts into beautifully detailed, buildable construction documents.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a highly detailed environment, has a refined understanding of architectural proportion and craftsmanship, and takes pride in producing drawing sets that elevate design intent through precision and clarity.

Location: Houston (In-Office)
Time Requirement: Full Time – 40 hours per week

About the Role

You will play a key role in translating high-end interior design concepts into fully resolved construction documentation for some of the country’s most refined custom residences. This is a hands-on technical position with significant influence on how projects are built in the field.

You will collaborate closely with designers, project managers, consultants, and fabricators throughout all phases of design and construction.

What We Would Like to See

• Produce complete architectural construction document sets for luxury residential interiors.
• Develop highly detailed interior elevations for kitchens, baths, dressing rooms, libraries, built-ins, fireplaces, and specialty spaces.
• Create advanced millwork drawings, custom cabinetry documentation, trim profiles, architectural details, and bespoke construction assemblies.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate shop drawings with cabinetmakers, millworkers, metal fabricators, stone fabricators, and other specialty trades.
• Coordinate architectural drawings with interior design, structural, lighting, plumbing, HVAC, and other consultants.
• Review contractor RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings to ensure alignment with design intent.
• Incorporate redlines and revisions with accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain and help develop firm-wide detailing standards and drawing libraries.
• Conduct field verification and site measurements as needed.
• Support design teams in resolving technical detailing challenges during all project phases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of professional drafting experience in luxury residential architecture or high-end interior design.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Proven experience producing:
• Interior elevations
• Millwork and cabinetry drawings
• Construction details
• Full construction document sets
• Shop drawing coordination
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods, sequencing, and detailing.
• Experience working directly with contractors, consultants, and specialty fabricators.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and drawing accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, design-driven environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a true craftsperson in drawing and detailing, someone who understands that great design is realized through exceptional documentation. They think like builders, and anticipate fabrication challenges.

You should be someone who enjoys precision work, values collaboration, and is motivated by producing some of the highest-quality residential interiors in the country.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on nationally recognized, high-end residential projects
• Collaborative, design-focused studio environment
• Exposure to leading architects, designers, and specialty artisans
• High level of responsibility and creative impact on projects
• Long-term growth within a respected luxury design firm
• Competitive, market-aligned compensation and benefits package

Why Marie Flanigan Interiors

At MFI, we believe exceptional design is achieved through a balance of artistry and technical excellence. Our studio is built on a culture of craftsmanship, refinement, and attention to detail at every level, from concept through construction.

If you are passionate about architectural detailing, luxury residential design, and creating enduring work at the highest level, we would love to hear from you.

To ensure applicants meet the technical and design standards required for this role, please submit the following with your application:

• A current resume
• A portfolio or sample of work demonstrating your experience, including:
• Construction document sets
• Interior elevations
• Millwork or cabinetry drawings
• Detailed architectural or fabrication drawings (if available)

Applications submitted without a resume and work samples will not be considered.