Interior Design Drafter

Edgewood Properties•Piscataway, NJ

About The Position

Edgewood Properties is a leading real estate development and property management company with a growing portfolio of over 6,000 apartment units, expected to double in the next few years and rise to over 12,000 in five years. The Design Team is known for creating exceptional amenity spaces in luxury residential properties, offering a hotel living experience. This role supports senior designers and architects through all project phases, from concept to construction, within a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate will possess technical skill, creative curiosity, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and improving work processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design from a CIDA-accredited program.
3+ years of related interior design drafting experience.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of experience in multifamily residential or hospitality interiors.
Construction knowledge and understanding of how design decisions affect the build process.
Strong millwork detailing knowledge.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Develop technical drawings including space plans, floor covering plans, reflected ceiling plans (RCPs), electrical plans, and concept elevations.
Maintain all drawing revisions and resubmit updated sets based on redlines in an accurate and timely manner.
Review and respond to RFIs and shop drawings, ensuring design intent is preserved through the construction process.
Effectively receive and act on direction from senior staff to document and convey design requirements and solutions to the broader design and construction team.
Help create and develop digital and physical presentation boards and layouts for internal and client review.
Develop base 3D models to support and communicate the overall design concept during early project phases.
Contribute to conveying and maintaining design intent through Design and Pre-Construction/Bidding phases, including supporting product and vendor selection.
Work closely with designers, architects, vendors, and construction teams across all project phases in a highly integrated team environment.
Proactively identify roadblocks, ask questions, and bring forward suggestions - a culture of continuous improvement is expected and encouraged here.
Collaborate effectively with internal resources, remote teams, and vendor partners to keep projects moving forward.