AutoCAD Drafter (Flex, California)

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Are you an experienced AutoCAD Drafter with a passion for producing high-quality permit drawing sets for luxury residential projects? Do you enjoy transforming approved designs into accurate technical documentation and collaborating with architects throughout the production process? We’re looking for a Remote AutoCAD Drafter to support one of our clients in California, helping prepare permit sets for high-end single-family homes. This is a flexible, short-term opportunity, with alignment to U.S. time zones required. Apply now!

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What you will do

Support the production and organization of permit drawing sets for luxury single-family residential projects.
Transform approved schematic designs into complete technical documentation ready for city permit submission.
Prepare DD and CD drawing sets, including floor plans, sections, elevations, and permit documentation.
Set up CAD templates, including title blocks, cover sheets, general notes, and permit sheet layouts following studio standards and city requirements.
Organize as-built drawings into separate Xrefs and CAD layers to maintain clear and efficient project files.
Create and maintain individual CAD files for each floor plan using the correct origin point and project organization standards.
Produce complete permit drawing packages for submission to local authorities.
Address plan-check corrections received from the city and update drawing sets accordingly.
Pick up redlines and incorporate revisions accurately throughout the documentation process.
Assist with basic 3D modeling in SketchUp during the Design Development phase.
At later project stages, prepare interior elevations, reflected ceiling plans, and other construction documentation required after permit submission.
Collaborate closely with the client to ensure deliverables meet project expectations, timelines, and quality standards.

What you'll need to know

At least 3 years of professional experience as an AutoCAD Drafter.
Proven experience producing permit sets for single-family residential projects.
Experience working on luxury residential projects.
Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (required).
Solid experience with SketchUp for basic 3D modeling.
Experience developing DD and CD documentation, including permit sets.
Experience working with wood-frame residential construction.
Strong understanding of permit documentation and construction drawing standards.
Advanced English proficiency.
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and production efficiency.
Ability to work independently while delivering high-quality documentation in a remote environment.

A great plus

Experience working on California residential projects and familiarity with local permitting requirements.
Experience preparing documentation for city permit approvals and responding to plan-check comments.
Experience producing reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, and additional construction details.
Familiarity with CAD standards, Xrefs, and drawing organization for complex residential projects.
Experience supporting projects from Design Development through Construction Documents.

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