Drafter

Calgary, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 14, 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 to meet client and production requirements. Coordinate production and subcontracting, adapt existing illustrations, and collaborate with clients, engineers, designers, and production specialists.

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

Requirements

A trades certificate or diploma, or equivalent experience, is listed as the education background; experience is an asset. The role calls for drafting and illustration capabilities, familiarity with image-editing software, Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, and CorelDRAW, and strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.