Job Description

Join Alberta's premier residential design firm and help us bring dream homes to life through cutting-edge 3d design.

You will assist our designers to reduce their workload and grow the company. The key role of this position will be to advance the company's 3d capabilities and offerings.

This is a remote/hybrid position; training will be provided in our Edmonton office and online. Communication with the other team members will be via phone, email, Google Chat, Google Meet/Zoom/MS Teams. DRAW Designs will provide the software and hardware required for the position - you will be responsible for maintaining the equipment in good working condition. You will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement regarding client information and file use.

The Main Responsibilities:

Create

new job files

Organize

new files and create drawings for individual jobs

Design

new house plans and multifamily plans from notes and sketches Take hand sketches and draw them in

Archicad - please note this is ARCHIcad and not

AUTOcad*

2d & 3d

designs and drafting with

emphasis on 3d modelling

Draw client

revisions

from redline drawings

Draft

complete sets of working drawings/construction drawings/"blueprints" Building Code and Zoning Bylaw

research

Complete Effective Thermal Resistance

calculations

and energy efficiency

details

Assist with digital

file maintenance and organization

Job Type / Category

Full-time

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

Must be proficient with

BIM - preference give to candidates with Archicad 3d

Post-Secondary Architectural Technology

Degree or Diploma

or equivalent professional experience

Computer skills

are mandatory - Google Suite / SketchUp Must have

BIM skills

MUST

be able to create full sets of construction drawings for at least a 3500 ft house from sketches/preliminary drawings

MUST

be able to create full sets of construction drawings for a fourplex from sketches/preliminary drawings

Canadian Residential drafting and design knowledge is required

Experience in the

residential home building industry

or related field (land development & planning, municipal government, real estate, construction, etc.) Organized and excellent

time management skills

Self-motivated

, a desire for

excellence

and a drive for

accuracy

Ability to grasp potential issues and

problem solve

Enjoy working as a

team player

Excellent written and verbal

communication skills

MUST live in the greater Edmonton region

Additional Experience Assets

Established and proven skills in

3d Rendering

Knowledge of the Edmonton

New Home Industry

Knowledge of

computer systems

BIM experience

(beyond just in school)

Who Should NOT Apply

Persons with drafting experience but not in

wood-frame building construction

Persons without extensive knowledge of

3d BIM

Due to the specialized nature of this role, candidates with backgrounds in engineering disciplines, oil & gas drafting, or non-residential design are unlikely to be a fit Persons living outside of Canada

Company Profile

DRAW Designs is

Alberta's Premier Designer of Luxury Homes

. At DRAW Designs, we help homeowners and builders feel at home before the foundation is poured. We listen first, design with intention, and guide clients confidently through every step -- creating homes that are beautiful, functional, and genuinely personal. We are Edmonton's most respected and most reputable and award-winning residential drafting and design firm, producing the highest quality architectural plans in the industry. Growing by word of mouth and reputation for over 19 years, DRAW Designs has designed and drafted houses throughout the world.

Assessment

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

No unsolicited emails or phone calls, please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Flexible schedule On-site parking Work from home
Application question(s):

Are you located in or around Edmonton and able to commute to our office on the south side of Edmonton?
Experience:

professional residential experience with Archicad in Canada: 2 years (preferred) CANADIAN residential drafting/design: 2 years (preferred) BIM (not including school): 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T6E 5A6