To apply, email resume, cover letter, and relevant design portfolio to contact at www.rowanwoodwork.com

Aspiring to the highest standards in craft and materials, innovative and accomplished craftspeople, and spirited four-legged friends, Rowan Woodwork is a place where magic is made. We believe that each space is filled with unique possibilities of expression and functionality. Our work explores these aspirations. We work closely with homeowners, architects, contractors, and interior designers to transcend formalities and reach integrated design solutions that work dimensionally and aesthetically- all while maintaining an unwavering commitment to quality of construction and quality of life!

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Microvellum CAD Design and Development Assistant. The assistant will be responsible for collaborating closely with the Lead Drafter and Project Manager to provide on-the-ground support and communication regarding all aspects of custom cabinet projects from design through production. You are the on-location partner to the Lead Drafter, and are experienced with Microvellum. 

Responsibilities

• Follow the lead of the D&D Director to assist in design of new projects:
• Use Microvellum to draft the client’s and Rowan’s vision for the project
• Adhere to Rowan’s workflow and standards
• Follow directions and give input on design
• Redlines: Address redlines from the D&D director and client in each design iteration
• Shop Drawing Preparation: Convert the project design into shop drawings which adhere to rowans standards
• Shop Drawing Revisions: Address change orders or corrections efficiently 
• Participate In Design Meetings: Record all the information received in a design meeting in an organized way
• Site Measure With The Shop Foreman and D&D Director: Accurately represent field conditions on site in the design and shop drawings
• Special Order Specification: Properly spec out and document Rowan-provided special order items, so that they can be ordered by the project manager
• Hours Tracking:
• Accurately record time spent on projects
• Create accurate project reports
  
• Project Tracking:
  
• Update and maintain project overview documents
  

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microvellum CAD program (2+ years experience)
• BONUS: CNC programming knowledge.
• Experience measuring field conditions on job sites
• Experience communicating with clients, vendors and subcontractors 
• Must have some sort of background in cabinet building (strongly preferred) woodworking, building construction, engineering or fabrication. Professional experience preferred but not required.
• A relevant portfolio of professional work to show
• Fluent in Google Workspace (Drive, Sheets, Docs, Mail)
• Attention to detail and strong, effective personal organizational skills required to maintain consistency of workflow and to communicate all aspects of project design between designer and shop team
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Positive presence and collaborative, curious nature a must!
• Reliable: tardiness is not tolerated
• Excellent references
• Reliable transportation, live within commuting distance to the shop, located in Kingston, NY

1 Day Trial

The applicant will be invited to spend a day with our design lead to demonstrate their ability/competence drafting. The trial will be casually supervised. The pass/fail threshold is not solely based on technical ability but also on the candidate’s willingness to ask questions, ability to troubleshoot problems, the speed at which they learn and implement a new skill, etc. etc.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting at $28.00/hour (Negotiable, depending on experience)
• Health reimbursement account
• 4 weeks PTO
• 40 hours, 4 x 10's; 3 day weekends (Shop schedule is Monday-Thursday 7am-5:30pm, can be flexible for this position if needed/appropriate)
• Access to shop tools for personal projects, if desired!