Design Technician

ROTHSCHILD DOWNES, LLC•Englewood, CO

About The Position

Rothschild Downes is seeking a detail-oriented Design Technician to support our CAD & Design Services department to deliver high-quality design, documentation, and visualization assets across commercial real estate projects. This role is ideal for a technically skilled professional who excels at production support, file management, and quality control while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. The Design Technician plays a key role in maintaining RD design standards, ensuring accuracy, and helping projects move efficiently from concept through execution.

Requirements

Experience in production, architectural drafting, or design support roles
Associate’s degree or coursework in Architecture, Drafting, Design Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong attention to detail and quality assurance
Time management and task prioritization
Clear communication and ability to follow direction
Reliability and accountability
Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn
Adaptability in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Proficiency in AutoCAD (Revit or BIM exposure a plus)
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
Basic to intermediate understanding of lease plans, LODs/SLDs, and merchandising plans
Strong file management skills and familiarity with formatting and documentation standards
High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and compliance

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting commercial real estate, architectural, or design services teams preferred
Experience with SAAS-based tracking or project management tools is a plus

Responsibilities

Produce and update CAD drawings including lease plans, test fits, surveys, and architectural documentation under the direction of supervisor
Revise drawings based on redlines, markups, and project feedback while maintaining RD standards
Assist with preparation of renderings, visual packages, and presentation materials as directed
Support the development of design deliverables for internal and client-facing use
Perform quality checks on drawings for accuracy, formatting, layer management, and compliance with internal standards
Ensure consistency across CAD files, templates, and documentation
Maintain organized CAD files, project backgrounds, and template libraries
Support proper file naming, version control, and data management workflows
Coordinate with brokers, project managers, and internal teams to support timely delivery of design materials
Assist with site surveys, field verification, and documentation updates as needed
Support internal CAD & Design Services initiatives, workflow improvements, and documentation updates
Follow established procedures and contribute to improving efficiency and accuracy within the CAD & Design Services team