Draftsman (Retail Shopfitting & Joinery Design)

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: Mid-to-Senior CAD Draftsman Retail Shopfitting & Joinery Design Location: Fully Remote (Preferably residing in Cape Town) Salary: R400,000 R600,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience) Experience: 3+ 5+ 7+ years in a similar role Working Hours: UK hours (5 days a week) Leave: 19 days annual leave + UK bank holidays 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: 5+ 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 . Work Environment & Benefits: Fully remote role (must have reliable internet and own CAD software access). UK working hours (5 days a week). 19 days annual leave + UK bank holidays . Salary range: R400 000 R600,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience). R1500,00 Medical Allowance p/m How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their CV, portfolio, and a brief cover letter detailing their experience with retail shopfitting and CAD drafting. Originally posted on Himalayas