Position Open for: Residential CAD Drafter / Junior Designer Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Location: Hybrid option, based on experience – Pippin Studio + Remote
Reports To: Senior Designer / Principal Designer
Experience Level:
- Residential CAD Drafter / Junior Designer: Minimum 2 years in Residential
Hourly wage:
- Residential CAD Drafter / Junior Designer: $24–$45/hr., depending on experience in residential projects on CAD
Hours expected to work per week:
About the FirmPippin Home Designs, Inc. is a leading, boutique residential design firm specializing in luxury waterfront and mountain-view homes, often on complex sites. Our work blends architectural excellence, environmental stewardship, wellness-focused design, and biophilic principles to create homes that truly support the lives of our clients.
We work with discerning homeowners, business leaders, and legacy-minded clients who value thoughtful design, collaboration, and long-term relationships.
We are dedicated to creating innovative, functional, and light-filled spaces that enhance the built environment and bring joy to our clients. Our team is committed to professional growth and development, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for emerging talent.
Position OverviewThe Residential CAD Drafter / Junior Designer supports the design team throughout all phases of residential projects, from conceptual design through construction documentation. This role is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented drafter/designer who is eager to grow technically, creatively, and professionally within a high-caliber residential practice.
You will work closely with senior designer and principal, contributing to drawings, models, presentations, and documentation while learning the full lifecycle of custom residential design.
JOB DESCRIPTIONWe are seeking a skilled Residential CAD Drafter / Junior Designer with hands-on experience in custom residential design and construction documentation. Proficiency in Chief Architect and / or Revit. Minimum of 2 years experience, with strong foundational understanding of residential construction preferred.
This role focuses on CAD production support, translating hand-drawn sketches and design direction into accurate, well-organized drawing sets for custom homes, renovations and additions. Formal architectural degrees are not required; practical and reliable experience, technical proficiency, and attention to detail are essential.
Hybrid role opportunity for experienced person: work with the Design Studio 3–4 days per week and remote the other 1–2 days. Will consider remote employment, based upon demonstration of experience level and proficiency.
What We OfferExposure to exceptional high-end custom residential projects.
Opportunity for mentorship from senior designers and principal.
A calm, respectful, and health-conscious Studio culture.
Flexible hybrid work structure available, based on experience.
Opportunity for long-term growth within a boutique firm.
Professional growth and development through hands-on learning and project involvement.
JOB REQUIREMENTSProficiency in Chief Architect and / or Revit
Google Workspace
Microsoft Office
Canva
Key ResponsibilitiesFocus on reliability, listening, learning, and precision.
Produce residential design development and construction drawings in 3D CAD, under senior designer direction.
Draft floor plans, roof plans, electrical plans, elevations, sections, and details, etc.
Assist in the development of CAD drafting of architectural designs and drawings using software such as Chief Architect or Revit.
Gain on the job real world experience in residential design.
Learn Senior Designer, Jenny Pippin’s, design methodology to provide future input into client design projects.
Participate in project research, including site analysis, code compliance, zoning regulations, and other requirements to ensure designs meet regulations with State and County.
Support Jenny Pippin (Senior Designer) & Wes (Lead CAD Tech) with project development, as needed.
Attend and contribute to internal project meetings and occasional client meetings.
Attend prospect interviews, client presentations, and site visits.
Collaborate with team members to brainstorm and develop creative design solutions and marketing solutions.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients after initial training period, providing clear communication on project status, milestones, and any design or scope changes throughout the process.
Coordinate and communicate with engineers, interior designers, and builders to ensure seamless collaboration and alignment across all project phases.
Engage in various work assignments structured to enable other team members to gain the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform at a professional level in the industry in the future.
High level of accuracy required on all drafting and communication documents.
Implement redlines and revisions accurately and efficiently.
Maintain clean, organized CAD files and drawing standards.
Help track drawing progress and deadlines.
Ability to manage and track multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
Personal Attributes We SeekDetail oriented is a must.
Discerning eye and appreciation for architectural proportion and detail.
Calm, reliable, and composed under direction.
Coachable, curious, and motivated by excellence.
Comfortable working in a small, highly collaborative studio.
Values quality, wellness, and intentional design.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Positive attitude, adaptability, flexibility, professionalism, and problem-solving skills, including critical thinking.
Creative problem solver with a collaborative mindset.
Comfort with client-facing work through observation and support, with a willingness to grow presentation skills over time.
Self-motivated with a proactive approach to completing projects, problem solving and learning.
Prior internship or experience in residential design and/or construction.
You Are Not Right for This Role If…- You struggle with following directions, implementing redlines accurately, or revising work carefully and precisely.
- You are uncomfortable receiving feedback or prefer to work without close collaboration, mentorship, or guidance.
- You are not highly detail oriented or tend to rush through drawings without double-checking accuracy.
- You are seeking a role focused only on conceptual design and are not interested in the technical rigor of construction drawings, documentation, and coordination.
- You are resistant to learning established design methodologies, drafting standards, or studio processes.
- You are uncomfortable working in a small, highly collaborative team where reliability, communication, and follow-through matter deeply.
- You are not interested in wellness-focused, thoughtful, and intentional residential design, or in understanding how architecture supports the way people live.
- You prefer rigid, narrowly defined tasks and are not open to varied responsibilities that support both professional project work and daily studio operations.
- You are uncomfortable with occasional client-facing exposure, including observing meetings, presentations, or site visits as part of professional growth.
- You are not motivated by precision, organization, and long-term professional development within a boutique residential practice.
How to ApplyPlease submit the following information to jenny@pippinhomedesigns.com:
Resume
3 references
Portfolio (PDF or link)
Short 2–3 minute Video of yourself describing your interest in high-end residential design, why this role resonates with you, and what attracted you to Pippin Home Designs, Inc.
