Draftsman (Retail Shopfitting & Joinery Design)

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent design firm is looking for a CAD Draftsman (Retail Shopfitting & Joinery Design) based in Cape Town. The successful candidate will produce high-quality technical drawings, ensuring compliance with UK manufacturing standards. Experience in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD is required, along with strong project management skills. This fully remote role offers a salary range of R400,000 to R600,000 per annum, including a medical allowance and 19 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays.

Benefits

R1500.00 Medical Allowance p/m

19 days annual leave + UK bank holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in CAD drafting related to retail, joinery, or shopfitting.
• 5+ years for senior level with strong project delivery capabilities.
• Portfolio of past projects in retail store design.

Responsibilities

• Produce full Inventor drawing packs using the provided A3 drawing template.
• Create machine-ready DXFs for joinery CNC, ensuring clear labeling.
• Ensure all models adhere to UK manufacturing and shopfitting standards.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor 2024

Autodesk AutoCAD 2024

Retail shopfitting and joinery design

CNC preparation

Compliance with UK standards

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Architectural Technology, or related field

Job description

Draftsman (Retail Shopfitting & Joinery Design)

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

R 400,000.00 - 600,000.00 (South African Rand)

About the job Draftsman (Retail Shopfitting & Joinery Design)

Excellent Opportunity for a Remote CAD Draftsman (Retail Shopfitting & Joinery Design) To join our highly recognised UK client in the international arena for interior architecture.

Position: Mid-to-Senior CAD Draftsman Retail Shopfitting & Joinery Design
Location: Fully Remote (Preferably residing in Cape Town)
Salary: R400,000 R600,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience)
Experience: 3+ 5+ 7+ years in a similar role
Working Hours: UK hours (5 days a week)
Leave: 19 days annual leave + UK bank holidays

Overview

We are seeking a skilled CAD Draftsman with experience in retail shopfitting and joinery design to work remotely for a UK-based company. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Autodesk Inventor 2024 and Autodesk AutoCAD 2024, producing high-quality technical drawings and ensuring designs are optimized for CNC cutting and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

1. CAD Drawing & Technical Design:
   • Produce full Inventor drawing packs using the provided A3 drawing template.
   • Generate full PDF drawing packs and GA level drawings.
   • Ensure Pack & Go models are prepared in Inventor and meet ETS standards for seamless collaboration with the UK team.
2. AutoCAD & CNC Preparation:
   • Create machine-ready DXFs for joinery CNC, ensuring:
   • Clearly labeled materials and rebate depths.
   • Separate cutting paths (not just a screen dump of Inventor parts).
   • Generate laser-ready DXFs for metal parts, including flat patterns with correctly sized holes for each application (e.g., 5mm hole for M6 tapped thread).
   • Provide full IGES files of complete units.
   • Deliver IGES files for laser-cut tubes, if necessary (e.g., slotted posts or detailed tubes).
3. Compliance & Documentation:
   • Ensure all models and drawings adhere to UK manufacturing and shopfitting standards.
   • Work closely with the UK team, following ETS standards to ensure all files are accessible and editable in the UK.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Software Proficiency:

• Autodesk Inventor 2024
• Autodesk AutoCAD 2024

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of retail shopfitting, joinery, and metal fabrication.
• Ability to produce manufacturing-ready drawings for wood and metal components.
• Familiarity with flat pattern metal design and laser-cut part preparation.

Education & Experience:

• Mid-Level: 3+ years of experience in a CAD drafting role related to retail, joinery, or shopfitting.
• Senior Level: 5+ years of experience with strong project delivery capabilities.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Architectural Technology, or a related field.
• Strong portfolio of past projects in retail store design, fixtures, or shopfitting.
• Fully remote role (must have reliable internet and own CAD software access).
• UK working hours (5 days a week).
• 19 days annual leave + UK bank holidays.
• Salary range: R400 000 - R600 000 per annum (negotiable based on experience).
• R1500,00 Medical Allowance p/m

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV, portfolio, and a brief cover letter detailing their experience with retail shopfitting and CAD drafting.