Middleweight CAD Technician (Vectorworks – Mac)

Talent Shore; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Shore is seeking a CAD Technician in Johannesburg to support the technical development of branded environments and retail spaces. The ideal candidate will produce high-quality Vectorworks technical drawings and work closely with designers to ensure clarity and accuracy in all drawings. Responsibilities include developing drawing packs, maintaining drawing standards, and ensuring construction detailing. Solid experience in retail and exhibition projects and a strong attention to detail are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of construction methods, joinery, and materials.
• Experience working on retail, exhibition, or interior projects.
• Ability to produce clear, logical, and well-structured drawing sets.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.
• 3D modelling in Vectorworks.
• Experience with modular systems, exhibition builds, or pop-ups.
• Exposure to international projects or manufacturing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality Vectorworks (Mac) technical drawings.
• Develop design intent and production-ready drawing packs.
• Work closely with designers to interpret and resolve design concepts.
• Prepare drawings suitable for manufacture, tender, and site coordination.
• Ensure accuracy in dimensions, materials, and construction detailing.
• Maintain drawing standards, layers, classes, and file organisation.

Skills

Solid understanding of construction methods, joinery, and materials

Experience working on retail, exhibition, or interior projects

Ability to produce clear, logical, and well-structured drawing sets

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset

3D modelling in Vectorworks

Experience with modular systems, exhibition builds, or pop-ups

Exposure to international projects or manufacturing workflows

Job description

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 30/04/2026

Level: Middleweight

Reporting to: Technical Director / Design Lead

Overview

We are looking for a highly capable CAD Technician to support the technical development and delivery of branded environments, retail spaces, and experiential projects. This role is focused on translating creative concepts into clear, accurate, and buildable technical drawing packages under our direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality Vectorworks (Mac) technical drawings (plans, elevations, sections, details)
• Develop design intent and production-ready drawing packs
• Work closely with designers to interpret and resolve design concepts
• Prepare drawings suitable for manufacture, tender, and site coordination
• Ensure accuracy in dimensions, materials, and construction detailing
• Maintain drawing standards, layers, classes, and file organisation

Skills & Experience

• Solid understanding of construction methods, joinery, and materials
• Experience working on retail, exhibition, or interior projects
• Ability to produce clear, logical, and well-structured drawing sets
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving mindset
• 3D modelling in Vectorworks
• Experience with modular systems, exhibition builds, or pop‑ups
• Exposure to international projects or manufacturing workflows

Personal Attributes

• Methodical, organised, and detail-driven
• Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, iterative design environment