Draftsman (Retail Shopfitting & Joinery Design)

4 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time R400 000 - R600 000 per year


Excellent Opportunity for a Remote CAD Draftsman (Retail Shopfitting & Joinery Design) To join our highly recognised UK client in the international arena for interior architecture.

Position: Mid-to-Senior CAD Draftsman Retail Shopfitting & Joinery Design

Location: Fully Remote (Preferably residing in Cape Town)

Salary: R400,000 R600,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience)

Experience: years in a similar role

Working Hours: UK hours (5 days a week)

Leave: 19 days annual leave + UK bank holidays

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled CAD Draftsman with experience in retail shopfitting and joinery design to work remotely for a UK-based company. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Autodesk Inventor 2024 and Autodesk AutoCAD 2024, producing high-quality technical drawings and ensuring designs are optimized for CNC cutting and manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. CAD Drawing & Technical Design:

  • Produce full Inventor drawing packs using the provided A3 drawing template.
  • Generate full PDF drawing packs and GA level drawings.
  • Ensure Pack & Go models are prepared in Inventor and meet ETS standards for seamless collaboration with the UK team.

2. AutoCAD & CNC Preparation:

  • Create machine-ready DXFs for joinery CNC, ensuring:
    • Clearly labeled materials and rebate depths.
    • Separate cutting paths (not just a screen dump of Inventor parts).
    • No broken lines.
  • Generate laser-ready DXFs for metal parts, including flat patterns with correctly sized holes for each application (e.g., 5mm hole for M6 tapped thread).

3. IGES Files & Manufacturing Prep:

  • Provide full IGES files of complete units.
  • Deliver IGES files for laser-cut tubes, if necessary (e.g., slotted posts or detailed tubes).

4. Compliance & Documentation:

  • Ensure all models and drawings adhere to UK manufacturing and shopfitting standards.
  • Work closely with the UK team, following ETS standards to ensure all files are accessible and editable in the UK.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Software Proficiency:

  • Autodesk Inventor 2024
  • Autodesk AutoCAD 2024

Technical Skills:

  • Strong understanding of retail shopfitting, joinery, and metal fabrication.
  • Experience creating detailed CNC-ready cutting paths.
  • Ability to produce manufacturing-ready drawings for wood and metal components.
  • Familiarity with flat pattern metal design and laser-cut part preparation.

Education & Experience:

  • Mid-Level: years of experience in a CAD drafting role related to retail, joinery, or shopfitting.
  • Senior Level: 5+ years of experience with strong project delivery capabilities.
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Architectural Technology, or a related field.
  • Strong portfolio of past projects in retail store design, fixtures, or shopfitting.

Work Environment & Benefits:

  • Fully remote role (must have reliable internet and own CAD software access).
  • UK working hours (5 days a week).
  • days annual leave + UK bank holidays.
  • Salary range: R R600,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience).
  • R1500, Medical Allowance p/m

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV, portfolio, and a brief cover letter detailing their experience with retail shopfitting and CAD drafting.



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