Draftsman (Retail Shopfitting & Joinery Design

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

Draftsman

Date posted:

Monday, February 10, 2025

Location:

CapeTown, South Africa

Salary:

R400 000 to R600 000 experience dependent

SUMMARY:
Excellent Opportunity for a Remote CAD Draftsman (Retail Shopfitting & Joinery Design) To join our highly recognised UK client in the international arena for interior architecture.

POSITION INFO:

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.

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