INTERIOR DESIGN CAD TECHNICIAN

SBD is a close knit and collaborative team. As a CAD Technician, you will work directly with everyone on the team to produce timeless and beautiful spaces that are meaningful for the people who live in them.

We value diversity of thinking, experiences and perspectives and we are looking for many other qualities beyond your previous design work. We prioritize producing thoughtful and quality design work, and the happiness and work/life balance of our staff in equal measures. 


General Job functions include:

  • Lead the production of and manage all drawing files for a project

  • Collaborate with the lead designer to ensure a project’s design intent is communicated

  • Coordinate drawings and resolve design conflicts with other consultants

  • Interpret and coordinate specifications and drawing sets with minimal supervision

  • Produce and verify comprehensive construction packages, including millwork detailing, in adherence with strict internal standards and processes

  • Resolve technical and design issues with creative solutions and a sense of urgency

  • Ensure quality assurance for each issuance

  • Review submittals, respond to RFIs, and issue Site Instructions as required

  • Contribution to the overall culture and success of SBD and its projects


QUALITIES
Desired skills & experience:

  • 3+ years in residential interior design

  • Diploma or degree in Interior Design, Building Technology, Architecture or Wood Science

  • Thorough knowledge of BC Building Code and Vancouver Building By-Laws

  • Experience being responsible for IFC sets is a must

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Excellence in AutoCAD

  • Software proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite etc.

  • Ability to form deep, trusting relationships with clients, teammates and external partners such as architects, contractors and vendors

  • Desire to be helpful, proactive, and solution oriented

  • Ability to metabolize change (positive or negative) in a calm, effective manner

  • Project experience that includes the managing, producing and submitting drawing sets, including but not limited to, specifications, and technical production

  • Construction administration experience

  • Possession of soft skills including tact, sensitivity and nuance; as well as being both proactive and curious

Please email your CV and portfolio to clea@sophieburkedesign.com. Phone calls or DMs will not be accepted.