Technical Draftsman

Samples Yard is looking for an experienced Technical Draftsman with strong hands-on knowledge of carpentry, joinery, cabinetry, and interior fit-out works
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This is not a purely architectural drafting position. We are looking for someone who understands how furniture, cabinets, wall cladding, doors, counters, vanities, wardrobes, and custom joinery are actually fabricated, assembled, and installed
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The successful candidate will be responsible for converting design concepts, site conditions, and approved material selections into accurate, coordinated, fabrication-ready shop drawings that can be confidently used by the carpentry workshop, suppliers, and site installation teams.

• Prepare detailed shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and installation drawings for custom carpentry, cabinetry, joinery, and interior fit-out works.
• Develop detailed drawings for:
• Wardrobes and closets
• Kitchen cabinets
• TV units and feature walls
• Vanities
• Doors and frames
• Wall paneling and cladding
• Reception counters
• Shelving and storage units
• Built-in furniture
• Decorative joinery
• Custom loose furniture when required
• Produce accurate plans, elevations, sections, enlarged details, and construction details
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• Prepare drawings showing complete information for fabrication, including:
• Dimensions
• Material thicknesses
• Joinery details
• Edge details
• Hardware
• Hinges and drawer systems
• Internal cabinet configurations
• Fixing methods
• Structural supports
• Subframes
• Junctions between materials
• Translate architectural and interior design drawings into practical and buildable carpentry solutions
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• Review design drawings and identify technical issues before fabrication begins.
• Conduct site measurements and verify existing conditions before preparing final production drawings.
• Coordinate drawings with site conditions, ceilings, flooring, walls, electrical points, plumbing, lighting, AC, and other relevant services.
• Coordinate carpentry details with materials such as:
• Veneer
• Solid wood
• MDF
• Plywood
• Laminates
• Melamine
• Stone and marble
• Glass
• Metal
• Upholstery
• Decorative finishes
• Prepare accurate cutting dimensions and fabrication information for workshop teams.
• Coordinate closely with carpenters and workshop teams to ensure drawings reflect realistic production methods.
• Revise drawings based on site conditions, consultant comments, client approvals, and production requirements.
• Maintain proper drawing revisions and ensure the workshop and site teams are always working from the latest approved drawings.
• Cross-check drawings against BOQs, material schedules, specifications, and approved samples
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• Ensure item references and codes used in BOQs and material schedules are properly reflected in drawings.
• Flag discrepancies between design drawings, BOQs, specifications, and actual site conditions before production.
• Assist in preparing material take-offs and quantities when required.
• Support the estimation and procurement teams with technical information.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding hardware, accessories, specialized fittings, and material limitations.
• Visit the workshop and site regularly to verify that production and installation comply with approved drawings.
• Support troubleshooting of technical issues arising during fabrication or installation.

Candidates must have strong demonstrated experience in carpentry and joinery detailing
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The ideal candidate should understand:

• Cabinet construction methods
• Joinery systems and fabrication techniques
• MDF, plywood, veneer, laminates, and solid timber applications
• Cabinet carcass construction
• Shutters and drawer construction
• Concealed fixing methods
• Wall paneling systems
• Timber and metal substructures
• Hardware systems
• Hinges, runners, lift systems, and accessories
• Stone and glass integration with joinery
• Tolerances required for fabrication and installation
• Site measurement and setting-out
• Practical installation sequences
• Coordination between joinery and other fit-out trades

Experience working directly with a carpentry workshop or joinery factory is highly preferred
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Strong proficiency in:

• AutoCAD – mandatory
• Sketch Up
• Microsoft Office

Experience with any of the following is an advantage:

• Revit
• Autodesk Inventor
• Solid Works
• Cabinet Vision
• Microvellum
• CNC-related production software
• 3D joinery detailing software

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Architectural Technology, Engineering, Drafting, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant drafting experience
  , preferably focused on joinery,…