General Description

Plans, directs, coordinates, and controls activities related to custom-designed manufacturing projects to ensure goals and objectives are achieved within established timelines and budget parameters. Prepares shop drawings for the fabrication and installation of custom architectural millwork.

The Architectural Millwork Drafter is responsible for planning and preparing custom shop drawings for manufacturing and installation. The incumbent works closely with the project team to ensure project objectives are achieved within established timelines and cost parameters while maintaining JSI's quality standards.

Functional Responsibilities

Attend virtual meetings for training, project reviews, and information transfer. Prepare shop drawings that align with the design intent, JSI standards, project budgets, and established parameters. Review all elements affecting the scope of work, including plumbing, electrical, and other building systems, to ensure proper coordination. Create 2D drawings using AutoCAD and 3D models using Inventor, when required. Prepare and organize drawing packages in accordance with JSI standards. Revise drawings based on internal reviews, redline markups, and client feedback. Collaborate with the in-house team to share knowledge, implement best practices, and ensure project success. Research specialty hardware, plumbing fixtures, appliances, and other project-specific components to ensure proper integration into the shop drawings. Ensure all work meets JSI quality standards and drafting requirements. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Department Manager.

Qualifications & Skills

University degree or college diploma in Commercial Drafting or a related field. 5–10 years of experience in architectural drafting and/or millwork engineering. Experience drafting custom architectural millwork is required. Excellent ability to read and interpret architectural drawings. Strong ability to read specifications and quotations. Knowledge of wood, plastics, metals, glass, hardware, and manufacturing processes. Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Expert knowledge of AutoCAD. Knowledge of Inventor is considered an asset.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About us

JSI has decades of experience manufacturing high-end custom architectural woodwork and kitchen cabinetry. Our company-owned facilities provide expertise across both scopes, offering clients greater peace of mind while reducing the need to coordinate multiple trades. We pride ourselves on delivering one of the most comprehensive service offerings in the industry. Our team of over 200 professionals includes in-house management, business development, estimating, accounting, drafting, project management, logistics, purchasing, fabrication, and field personnel.

Our Mission

To ensure our clients can sleep at night. We fulfill this promise by collaborating closely at every stage—from estimating to final punch list—to deliver products that meet design intent, stay within budget, and are completed on time. We have built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional quality and value that stands the test of time among leading developers, general contractors, architects, and interior designers. Our key markets include New York City, Washington, DC, Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Seattle, and many other cities across the United States.