Junior Designer

Overview

Position Open for:
Residential CAD Drafter / Junior Designer

Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Location: Hybrid option, based on experience – Pippin Studio + Remote

Reports To: Senior Designer / Principal Designer

Experience Level:

• Residential CAD Drafter / Junior Designer:
  Minimum 2 years in Residential

Hourly wage:

• Residential CAD Drafter / Junior Designer: $24–$45/hr., depending on experience in residential projects on CAD

Hours expected to work per week:

• Full-time or part-time

Pippin Home Designs, Inc. is a leading, boutique residential design firm specializing in luxury waterfront and mountain-view homes, often on complex sites. Our work blends architectural excellence, environmental stewardship, wellness-focused design, and biophilic principles to create homes that truly support the lives of our clients.

We work with discerning homeowners, business leaders, and legacy-minded clients who value thoughtful design, collaboration, and long-term relationships.

We are dedicated to creating innovative, functional, and light-filled spaces that enhance the built environment and bring joy to our clients. Our team is committed to professional growth and development, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for emerging talent.

The Residential CAD Drafter / Junior Designer supports the design team throughout all phases of residential projects, from conceptual design through construction documentation. This role is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented drafter/designer who is eager to grow technically, creatively, and professionally within a high-caliber residential practice.

You will work closely with senior designer and principal, contributing to drawings, models, presentations, and documentation while learning the full lifecycle of custom residential design.

We are seeking a skilled Residential CAD Drafter / Junior Designer with hands-on experience in custom residential design and construction documentation. Proficiency in Chief Architect and / or Revit. Minimum of 2 years experience, with strong foundational understanding of residential construction preferred.

This role focuses on CAD production support, translating hand-drawn sketches and design direction into accurate, well-organized drawing sets for custom homes, renovations and additions. Formal architectural degrees are not required; practical and reliable experience, technical proficiency, and attention to detail are essential.

Hybrid role opportunity for experienced person: work with the Design Studio 3–4 days per week and remote the other 1–2 days. Will consider remote employment, based upon demonstration of experience level and proficiency.

Exposure to exceptional high-end custom residential projects.

Opportunity for mentorship from senior designers and principal.

A calm, respectful, and health-conscious Studio culture.

Flexible hybrid work structure available, based on experience.

Opportunity for long-term growth within a boutique firm.

Professional growth and development through hands-on learning and project involvement.

Proficiency in Chief Architect and / or Revit

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Canva

Focus on reliability, listening, learning, and precision.

Produce residential design development and construction drawings in 3D CAD, under senior designer direction.

Draft floor plans, roof plans, electrical plans, elevations, sections, and details, etc.

Assist in the development of CAD drafting of architectural designs and drawings using software such as Chief Architect or Revit.

Gain on the job real world experience in residential design.

Learn Senior Designer, Jenny Pippin’s, design methodology to provide future input into client design projects.

Participate in project research, including site analysis, code compliance, zoning regulations, and other requirements to ensure designs meet regulations with State and County.

Support Jenny Pippin (Senior Designer) & Wes (Lead CAD Tech) with project development, as needed.

Attend and contribute to internal project meetings and occasional client meetings.

Attend prospect interviews, client presentations,…