Who we are:
Visual Comfort & Co. is the premier resource for decorative and architectural lighting, ceiling fans, system controls and automated shading solutions from the most influential designers in the world. We are proud to offer a market-leading range of premium products across categories, styles and price points, remaining committed to beautiful design and, above all, a world-class customer experience.
The CAD Drafter will support our Lighting & Technology Design team. This role will work closely with Senior Designers, Sales Teams, Project Managers, and external partners to develop and maintain accurate CAD drawings, lighting schedules, and specification packages for residential and commercial projects.
Visual Comfort Offers:
- Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, Hybrid
- Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.
- Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.
- Compensation: Competitive compensation plan
- Health Benefits: Visual Comfort covers the majority of employee medical premiums, and offers competitive vision and dental coverage available starting the first of the month following your start date.
- Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
- Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date.
How success is defined:
- Prepare and organize CAD drawing packages for Senior Designers
- Update and revise drawings based on redlines provided by Sales, Project Management, and other teams.
- Develop lighting schedules and specification packages.
- Maintain drawing accuracy and consistency throughout project phases.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to incorporate project revisions and updates.
- Assist in organizing project documentation and design deliverables.
- Support project teams with drafting and technical documentation needs.
What you will bring:
- Associate’s degree in drafting, architecture, design, or a related field required, or equivalent practical experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, architectural technology, or a related discipline preferred.
- 2+ years of AutoCAD or CAD drafting experience in residential or commercial environments preferred.
- Experience working in lighting design, architectural lighting, or technology integration environments preferred.
- Familiarity with residential and/or commercial construction documentation preferred.
- Exposure to lighting control systems and coordination with project teams preferred.
- Basic understanding of lighting design and switching/control systems
- Strong knowledge of architectural floor plans, layouts, wall conditions, window placements, and construction details
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
- Experience creating lighting schedules and specification packages preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and revisions simultaneously.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills in a remote work environment
Compensation Range: $70,000 - $75,000
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Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
To be eligible for this role, you must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role. Likewise, Visual Comfort & Co., will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).