Job Description

Role 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.
Key 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).
• No broken lines.
• 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).

3. IGES Files & Manufacturing Prep:

• Provide full IGES files of complete units.
• Deliver IGES files for laser-cut tubes, if necessary (e.g., slotted posts or detailed tubes).

4. 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.
• Experience creating detailed CNC-ready cutting paths.
• 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: 57 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.