Draftsman (Retail Shopfitting & Joinery Design)

The Legends Agency; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design agency is seeking a skilled CAD Draftsman specialized in retail shopfitting and joinery design for a fully remote position. The ideal candidate will possess over 3 years of experience, with strong expertise in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD. Responsibilities include producing accurate CAD drawings, preparing machine-ready DXFs, and ensuring compliance with UK standards. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including annual leave plus UK bank holidays.

Benefits

19 days annual leave

UK bank holidays

Medical allowance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a CAD drafting role related to retail or joinery.
• 5+ years for senior level with project delivery capabilities.
• Strong 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 with labeled materials.
• Ensure compliance to UK manufacturing and shopfitting standards.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk AutoCAD

Retail shopfitting knowledge

Joinery design

Metal fabrication

DXF preparation

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Draftsman (Retail Shopfitting & Joinery Design)

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Salary: R , , per annum (negotiable based on experience)

Location: Fully Remote (Preferably residing in Cape Town)

Position: Mid-to-Senior CAD Draftsman Retail Shopfitting & Joinery Design

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 and Autodesk AutoCAD, producing high-quality technical drawings and ensuring designs are optimized for CNC cutting and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

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.

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).

Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all models and drawings adhere to UK manufacturing and shopfitting standards and 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
• Autodesk AutoCAD

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.

Other Requirements

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

Salary range: R - R per annum (negotiable based on experience).

Medical Allowance: R ,00 per month.

How to Apply

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

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