CAD Technician - Luxury Residential Design

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented CAD Technician to support the design and documentation of high-end luxury residential projects. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing architectural and construction drawings for custom homes, renovations, and estate-scale residences. This role works closely with architects, designers, engineers, and project managers to ensure accurate, coordinated, and code-compliant documentation from concept through construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and modify architectural drawings and construction documents using AutoCAD and/or Revit based on design direction and markups.

• Produce detailed floor plans, elevations, sections, RCPs, and millwork/shop drawings tailored to luxury residential standards.

• Assist with developing presentation sets, permit drawings, and construction documents.

• Coordinate CAD files with structural, MEP, and landscape consultants to ensure clean and consistent integration.

• Maintain organized digital drawing sets and file management systems for multiple projects.

• Ensure drawings comply with local building codes, zoning ordinances, and HOA requirements as applicable.

• Incorporate high-end detailing, custom finishes, and bespoke features into drawing sets.

• Assist in preparing as-built documentation, revisions, and redlines during construction phases.

• Support the design team with 2D documentation and occasional 3D modeling or rendering if required.

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Drafting, Architecture, Engineering Technology, or related field.

• 3+ years of experience in CAD drafting, ideally in high-end residential or custom home design.

• Proficient in AutoCAD; Revit and SketchUp experience preferred.

• Strong understanding of residential construction methods, architectural detailing, and materials.

• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering plans with precision.

• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time management skills.

• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced design environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in luxury residential markets such as the Hamptons, Beverly Hills, Aspen, Palm Beach, or Manhattan.

• Familiarity with interior millwork packages, bespoke kitchen and bath layouts, and custom furniture detailing.

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or rendering tools (e.g., Enscape, Lumion, V-Ray) is a plus.

• Knowledge of residential building codes, permitting requirements, and local agency submittal standards.