Senior Drafter

Resource Furniture•New York, NY

35d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Resource Furniture, the leader in high-end Italian-made transforming furniture and space-optimizing design, is seeking a Senior Drafter to join our New York Showroom team. This is a hands-on role for a technically strong drafter who understands the real-world implications of design work — someone who has produced detailed drawings for media units, storage systems, closets, cabinetry, or other built-in millwork, and has worked closely with sales & design consultants, installers, site conditions, and project teams. You’ll be a critical technical partner to our Sales & Design Consultants (both Retail and Contract), creating accurate, buildable, and presentation-ready designs that support client confidence, prevent costly errors, and ensure seamless execution.

Requirements

7+ years drafting/design experience with custom or semi-custom built-ins (closets, cabinetry, storage systems, media units, etc.)
Advanced proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Enscape or other rendering software
Strong knowledge of architectural conditions and installation implications
Proven track record of producing highly accurate, buildable drawings
Revit
AutoCAD (advanced)
SketchUp + Enscape
Adobe Creative Suite
Canva

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-end furniture / interior design showroom environment
Experience with cabinetry configurator

Responsibilities

Produce precise 2D floorplans and elevations that reflect site realities
Create high-quality 3D renderings and proposal visuals to support the sales process
Develop furniture configurations that account for clearances, wall/ceiling conditions, electrical elevations, wall blocking, and access points.
Develop mastery of proprietary configurators
Anticipate installation challenges and flag issues early (tolerances, uneven walls, unlevel floors, clearance conflicts, site obstructions)
Participate in occasional site visits and attend installations to validate measurements and confirm feasibility
Collaborate with installers/project managers to ensure designs translate smoothly into real-world outcomes
Verify all drawings and proposals before order placement
Confirm configuration details: measurements, finishes, and constraints
Review order confirmations; ensure alignment with approved client specs and design proposals
Partner closely with Sales, Project Management, Production, and Purchasing through the full lifecycle of the project
Create support documentation, tear sheets, and technical files for in web and internal use in collaboration with the Marketing Department
Assume additional tasks, as needed or assigned, to Support Sales, Marketing, Production, and Leadership
Mentor junior team member and contribute to best practices, quality control, and documentation standards
Help improve workflows for drawing standards, templates, and proposal deliverables