Technical Designer

About WATG WATG is the world’s preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We do not provide hyperlinks or links to external resources. We are employee‑owned, home to more than 500 professionals globally, located remotely and in our offices in Atlantic City, California, Dallas, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai. Our approach to design applies a hospitality ethos to the development of all shapes and sizes. From initial feasibility studies to finishing touches, we operate globally as an integrated, multidisciplinary practice. Along with our interior design studio, Wimberly Interiors, we specialize in hospitality, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed‑use, and high‑end residential design. Founded in Honolulu in 1945, the spirit of the islands taught us to focus on community strength, self‑reliance, and sustainability – values we uphold today. We passionately believe that culture and heritage are the roots that lead to long‑term resilience. We stay true to the value of designing spaces that respect, protect, and enhance the natural beauty of their surroundings while delivering long‑term value for our clients and their communities. WATG is hiring a Technical Designer for our office in Atlantic City. Role The Technical Designer is part of the design team from the beginning and assists in selecting materials and systems, design resolution of details, specification writing, building code compliance, and quality control review of documents. The Technical Designer supports the preparation of working drawings and construction documents. The position has experience in design development, architectural CAD and drafting, and detailing of small to mid‑size projects. The Technical Designer is highly organized and collaborative and contributes to project design and delivery, and client care. Responsibilities Provides architectural drafting support on all phases of a project Assures efficient preparation of detailed drawings through schematic design and design development to construction document phases on assigned projects Interprets verbal and written directions from project leaders into professionally completed documents or products Understands and applies technical standards to drafting assignments Completes working drawings, design sketches, presentation drawings, shop drawings, diagrams, schedules, and other computer‑generated or drafted documents from prepared drawings as required by the project Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent work experience Architectural license preferred 10+ years of experience in small to mid‑size architectural projects Proficiency in technical skills, including AutoCAD and Revit Knowledge of architectural detailing, building materials, building codes, and construction documents Sketching skills required Ability to work on several projects simultaneously with multiple deadlines Ability to effectively work in a team environment Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills, as well as excellent organizational skills Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr