What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Drafter position at Architectural Graphics Inc?
Job Summary:
The Design Drafter will work cross functionally to produce detailed drawings & models for use in the manufacture of architectural signage. This role plays a critical part in the successful design of architectural and commercial signage. By adapting and applying their individual designer skills, the successful candidate will be able to work efficiently in applicable AGI documentation tools to create models/drawings for the Project Engineers to review and approve. In addition, this role has the unique position to help guide and define engineering drawing practices/standards as we continue to improve engineering workflow efficiency.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Project Engineering to develop final models/drawings for release to Operations.
- Incorporation of client supplied art & logo files.
- Support concept development
- Produce location specific message layouts in coordination with engineering drawings.
- Able to direct other employees to key customer specific details.
- Work cross functionally with Engineering/Operations/ Project Management/Sales and Estimating teams
- Provide technical support as required to shop personnel and project management to facilitate the production of signage.
- Ability to use multiple details from other drawings and apply them to create a new drawing
- Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Interpret an extensive variety of technical details related to sign design and manufacture (LED layouts, Steel & Aluminum Frame Construction, Basic Wiring, Sheet goods cutting and forming).
- Complete engineering drawings and models using Solidworks / AutoCAD / Corel Draw.
Job Specifications:
- Education Requirement: Associates Degree .
- Experience: Entry level to 4-years.
- Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office, Solidworks / Solidworks PDM, AudoCAD, Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator.