Senior Computer Aided Design Designer - Architecture
Nordstrom Williams · Buffalo, NY
Apply & track with Apply EdgeBring architectural concepts, existing structures, and historic details to life through precise, production-ready drawings.My client is seeking a Senior Architectural CAD Drafter who can take field measurements, photographs, existing pieces, sketches, and design concepts and turn them into detailed drawings and 3D models. Your work supports both architectural projects and the models and molds used to manufacture the finished pieces.Why You Should ApplyWork on distinctive new architectural projects and historic restorations — the kind of buildings people stop to look atWatch your drawings leave the screen and become real architectural elementsSolve real-world problems like no original drawings, an odd field condition, or a profile that has to be rebuilt from a broken pieceWork shoulder-to-shoulder with architects, engineers, project managers, and skilled craftspeople who care about getting it rightSalary: $65,000–$80,000; robust benefit packageWhat You'll Be DoingCreate detailed architectural and production drawings in Rhino3D, AutoCAD, and other CAD tools.Build new drawings from field measurements, photographs, sketches, existing pieces, 3D scans, and specifications.Reverse engineer existing architectural details when the original drawings are missing.Create and modify the 3D models and drawings used in manufacturing.Translate design intent into details that can actually be manufactured.Verify dimensions, tolerances, materials, and constructability before anything hits the shop floor.About YouYou have experience drafting complex architectural detail at a senior level, with minimal hand-holding.Strong Rhino3D skills preferred; AutoCAD fluency expected.You can look at a physical object or a field condition and see the model.Working knowledge of GD&T and ANSI/ISO standards.Solid grounding in architectural design and building materials — you understand how an exterior assembly actually goes together on a commercial buildingHow to ApplyWe'd love to see your resume but don't need it. Call or text Lynn Novo at 716-800-2219 or DM here for more information. Or, if you have a resume, apply here.