About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Creative & Design.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This Autocad Drafter role supports Confidential Client’s retail and commercial design projects by producing accurate construction and technical drawings. You will work closely with a small planning team and a remote manager, using AutoCAD and MS Excel to track plans and maintain high-quality documentation.

• Create detailed construction documents for existing and new retail store locations using AutoCAD
• Translate architectural and interior design concepts into clear, precise technical drawings
• Use MS Excel to log, track, and maintain project plans and documentation
• Collaborate with planners and on-site leadership to ensure consistency and accuracy across drawings
• Incorporate corporate drafting standards and architectural best practices into deliverables
• Coordinate with a remote manager for direction, feedback, and approvals
• Update and revise drawings based on design changes, field conditions, and stakeholder feedback
• Prepare layout and plan sets to support interior architecture and design efforts
• Ensure all drawings meet project-specific quality, formatting, and QA standards

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Qualifications & Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD with demonstrable drafting skills
• At least 6 months of drafting experience is preferred (may include school projects or internships)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in technical drawings
• Ability to interpret architectural and interior design intent and convert to construction documents
• Competence with MS Excel for plan tracking and documentation management
• Good communication skills and comfort working in a small team with a remote manager
• Organizational skills to manage multiple drawings and documentation requirements simultaneously

Additional (preferred) qualifications:

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Bachelor's degree in drafting, architecture, or interior design
• Coursework or background in architecture, interior architecture, or interior design
• Experience with MicroStation is a plus
• Familiarity with retail/commercial design principles and corporate drafting standards
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn new processes

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Job Details

• Employment type: Contract to Hire (Contractor) — Full time
• Workplace: Fully onsite in Milwaukee, WI (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
• Pay range: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour (final pay depends on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors)
• Application deadline: Nov 10, 2026

Pay & benefits (if eligible):

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth options
• Voluntary life & AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA), transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program
• Time off / leave (PTO, vacation, sick leave) — eligibility may depend on job classification and length of employment

Reasonable accommodations: If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact Careertakes for assistance.

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About the Client

Confidential Client is hiring this role to support ongoing retail and interior architecture initiatives. Careertakes is acting as the third-party recruiting partner for this search; the hiring organization will employ the selected candidate directly.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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