Draftsman (Retail Shopfitting&Joinery Design), Cape Town

Draftsman (Retail Shopfitting&Joinery Design) Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

R 400,000.00 - 600,000.00 (South African Rand)

About the job Draftsman (Retail Shopfitting&Joinery Design) 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:

3+ 5+ 7+ years in a similar role Working Hours:

UK hours (5 days a week) Leave:

19 days annual leave + UK bank holidays

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.

Responsibilities

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.

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).

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).

Provide

full IGES files

of complete units.

Deliver

IGES files for laser-cut tubes , if necessary (e.g., slotted posts or detailed tubes).

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 .

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: 3+ 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 .

Fully remote

role (must have reliable internet and own CAD software access).

UK working hours

(5 days a week).

19 days annual leave + UK bank holidays .

Salary range: R400 000 - R600 000 per annum (negotiable based on experience).

R1500,00 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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