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Senior Technical Designer | Lead Drafter (AutoCAD)

At Laura Yeager Smith Home & Design, we craft authentic, luxurious, and deeply livable interiors through a proven full-service design process. As an award-winning studio, we uphold a standard of excellence grounded in collaboration, intention, and precision. To support our continued growth, we are seeking a highly capable drafter to join our in-person team in Hudson, Ohio.

This is a hands-on position is ideal for a serious design professional who thrives in a polished, fast-paced environment and takes pride in bringing finely executed interiors to life. This role is suited for a highly skilled AutoCAD expert who thrives on precision, structure and translating design intent into clear drawings and documents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce and oversee Design Documents (DDs) in AutoCAD for multiple high-end residential projects simultaneously
• Maintain and improve drafting standards, templates and details
• Translate approved schematic designs into complete technical drawings
• Perform internal quality control prior to Design Director review
• Coordinate with Project Managers to ensure documents align with scope and procurement needs
• Identify technical issues early and propose solutions
• Train junior designers/drafters in drafting standards and documentation best practices
• Maintain detailed documentation, drawing sets, and presentation files
• Ensure quality control through consistent and professional communication, follow-up and follow-through
• Anticipate next steps and proactively problem-solve to uphold project excellence
• Represent the firm’s values and professionalism in every interaction

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years experience in residential interior architecture or interior design
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture
• Expert-level Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Strong experience with custom millwork, cabinetry, lighting plans and interior detailing
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
• Comfortable working under a high design and quality bar
• Strong written and verbal interior design vernacular and communication abilities
• Demonstrated initiative with a solutions-oriented mindset
• Professional, polished, and reliable demeanor
• Capable of managing competing priorities with precision and composure
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment and embraces accountability

BENEFITS

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Bereavement, and Holiday Pay (including annual company closure 12/24–1/1)
• Employee discounts and gratis program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Remote Fridays

CULTURE

We are a detail-driven, outcome-oriented, and collaborative firm where professionalism and teamwork define every project. We take pride in our work and hold ourselves to a standard of excellence that delivers a true WOW experience for our clients and one another. We run on EOS and make business hours count to enjoy our lives outside the studio.

If you are an experienced, motivated design professional ready to contribute to a studio known for its curated, timeless interiors, we invite you to apply.

This position is central to the firm's ability to deliver exceptional work efficiently and consistently. You will have real authority over production and the opportunity to shape how design documentation is executed at a high level. 

Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and AutoCAD examples or portfolio to: info@laurayeagersmith.com

*Laura Yeager Smith Home & Design is an equal opportunity employer.*