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Drafter

  • Calgary, AB
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 8, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level

Job summary

Read blueprints and prepare design sketches, shop drawings, layouts, and illustrations based on client and production requirements. Coordinate production and subcontracting, adapt existing illustrations, and collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver visual materials.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Interior Non-smoking Air conditioned Responsibilities Tasks Read blueprints to determine work requirements Develop and prepare design sketches Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements Review the graphic designer's instructions Determine the medium best suited to produce the desired visual effect and the most appropriate vehicle for communication Develop the graphic elements that meet the clients' objectives Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides Co-ordinate all aspects of production for print, audio-visual or electronic materials Co-ordinate sub-contracting Develop and produce realistic or representational sketches and final illustrations Work in a multidisciplinary environment Adapt existing illustrations Experience and specialization Type of drafting Shop drawings Detailing drafting Presentation drawings Computer and technology knowledge Image editing software MS Office Adobe Illustrator Corel Draw Additional information Transportation/travel information Own vehicle Public transportation is available Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Attention to detail Ability to distinguish between colours Sitting Personal suitability Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Organized Team player Initiative Efficient interpersonal skills Client focus Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits Other Benefits Free parking available

What you’ll do

Read blueprints and prepare design sketches, shop drawings, layouts, and illustrations based on client and production requirements. Coordinate production and subcontracting, adapt existing illustrations, and collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver visual materials.

Requirements

A trades certificate or diploma, or equivalent experience, is listed as the education requirement; experience is an asset. The role calls for drafting and illustration capabilities, familiarity with image-editing software and Microsoft Office, strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

  • Dental Plan
  • Health Care Plan
  • Vision Care Benefits
  • Free Parking

Listed skills

  • Graphic Design · Preferred
  • Adobe Illustrator · Preferred
  • Microsoft Office · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred
  • Attention to detail · Preferred
  • Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Blueprint Reading
  • Design Sketching
  • Client Consultation
  • Shop Drawings
  • Detailing Drafting
  • Presentation Drawings
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
  • Production Coordination
  • Image Editing
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • CorelDRAW
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork

Job areas

  • Creative & Media
  • Art & Design
  • Manufacturing
  • Trades

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