Lead Drafter

Lead the design behind exceptional spaces as a technical expert and mentor in custom millwork, luxury retail environments, architectural interiors, and one-of-a-kind fixture programs.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed shop drawings, fabrication documents, and production packages for custom millwork and architectural interior projects.
• Lead technical detailing efforts on luxury retail, hospitality, commercial, and specialty fixture programs.
• Mentor and support drafters and detailers, helping elevate overall team performance and technical capabilities.
• Review drawings for accuracy, constructability, completeness, and adherence to company standards.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Designers, Estimators, CNC Programmers, and Manufacturing teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in design reviews and technical planning sessions to ensure efficient project execution.
• Drive drafting excellence by improving standards, workflows, and quality control processes.
• Support CNC programming and manufacturing integration through accurate 3D modeling and documentation.
• Solve complex challenges involving wood, metal, glass, stone, lighting, hardware, and specialty materials.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce production risk, and streamline manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in millwork drafting, detailing, engineering, or a related technical role.
• Extensive experience supporting luxury retail environments, custom millwork projects, or high-end architectural interiors.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Strong working knowledge of Microvellum and CNC manufacturing processes.
• Deep understanding of millwork construction methods, fabrication techniques, materials, and hardware systems.
• Ability to produce highly detailed shop drawings and production-ready documentation.
• Experience coordinating multiple materials, including wood, metal, glass, stone, lighting, and specialty finishes.
• Exceptional technical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a custom millwork manufacturing environment.
• Proven success mentoring teams and establishing drafting standards and best practices.
• Familiarity with luxury retail brands, flagship stores, hospitality venues, and premium interior environments.
• Understanding of manufacturing workflows, production planning, and CNC integration.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to drive process and operational enhancements.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $100,000 - $130,000
• 401(k)
• Comprehensive healthcare
• Dental and vision coverage
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company events

Pay

$95,000 - $115,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time, on-site role with typical start times between 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM. Flexibility based on project demands and workflow priorities.

Work Environment

This role is based in Garden City, NY, within a collaborative and highly engaged team environment. You will work closely with design, engineering, and manufacturing professionals to deliver extraordinary custom solutions. The team values ownership, communication, continuous improvement, and a shared commitment to excellence.