Drafter
The Drafter role involves producing precise construction documents for retail store projects using AutoCAD, collaborating with a small planning team and a remote manager. The position requires translating architectural and interior design concepts into technical drawings, maintaining project documentation with MS Excel, and ensuring adherence to corporate drafting standards in a fully onsite contract role.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
This Drafter role is responsible for producing accurate construction documents and technical drawings for existing and new retail store locations. You will work closely with a small planning team and coordinate with a remote manager while adhering to corporate drafting standards.
- Create detailed construction documents and plan sets for retail and commercial store locations using AutoCAD
- Translate architectural and interior design concepts into precise technical drawings
- Use MS Excel to log, track, and maintain records of plans and project documentation
- Collaborate with planners and on-site leadership to ensure drawing consistency and alignment with project requirements
- Update and revise drawings based on design changes, field conditions, and feedback
- Apply drafting standards and architectural best practices to all deliverables
- Support interior architecture and design efforts by preparing layouts and plan sets as needed
Required Qualifications
- Proficiency in AutoCAD with demonstrable drafting skills
- Experience producing construction documents or technical drawings (including academic projects or internships; 6+ months preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in drafting
- Ability to interpret architectural and interior design intent into technical drawings
- Competence in MS Excel for tracking and organizing project data
- Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with a remote manager and a small team
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple drawings and documentation tasks
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- 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
- Understanding of retail or commercial design and architecture principles
- Ability to learn and follow corporate drafting standards and procedures
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret design intent in technical form
Job Details
- Employment type: Contract
- Location: Menomonee Falls, WI (onsite)
- Pay: $20.00 per hour
- Workplace: Fully onsite in Menomonee Falls, WI
- Benefits (may be available if eligible): medical, dental & vision, 401(k) options, voluntary life & AD&D, short/long-term disability, HSA, transportation benefits, employee assistance program, and paid time off — eligibility depends on classification and tenure
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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