CAD Technician Lead

CHIL Interior Design is currently seeking a CAD Technician Lead, to join our dynamic and collaborative CHIL Vancouver team. CHIL offers the opportunity for candidates to grow their skills in a local and global collaborative environment surrounded by passionate thought leaders who are adamant about pushing boundaries, thinking differently, advancing design excellence, and having fun in everything we do.

As a CAD Technician Lead, you will work closely with our leaders, project team, and the design team. This position involves overseeing CAD workflows, ensuring the accuracy and quality of technical drawings, and providing guidance and training to team members. The ideal candidate is keen to be an active participant in mentorship and take part in the continual growth and development of themselves and team members.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed AutoCAD drawings for hospitality and multi-family residential interior design projects, including floor plans, elevations, sections, and detailed design elements to include millwork and furniture drawings.
• Assist with the preparation of Tender and Construction drawing packages.
• Work with interior designers to interpret design concepts and specifications into technical drawings.
• Ensure all drawings meet project requirements, building codes, and industry standards.
• Revise and update drawings based on client feedback, site conditions, or project changes.
• Coordinate with project managers and other team members to ensure design accuracy and timely project delivery.
• Coordinate interior design documents with architectural and consultant drawings as needed.
• Resolve designers' technical issue on CAD drawings & templates.
• Responsible for drawing consistency to meet industry documentation standard within CHIL.
• Coordinate and work with design team members.
• Work with Senior Lead to maintain company drawing templates & CAD detail library and associated updates.
• Provide oversight on drawing reviews to ensure designers are following company templates and systems.
• Train new team members on CAD tools, software, and internal procedures.
• Ensure that all team members are proficient in the latest CAD software and design techniques.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date project documentation and drawing files.
• Review and troubleshoot technical issues in drawings, resolving any discrepancies or errors.
• Maintain a strong understanding of construction techniques.
• Mentor employees on CAD Tools

Required Skills and Experience

• A degree or diploma in architecture, interior design, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in similar roles.
• Previous experience as a CAD Technician in an interior design firm.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Revit is an asset but not required.
• Working knowledge of local building codes is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of computer programming and interior design principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits of Working at CHIL Interior Design:

• Hybrid work arrangements with a combination of working in the dog-friendly Vancouver Studio and remotely.
• Competitive salary based on experience and industry standards.
• An excellent employer paid Extended Health & Dental Benefit, Life, and AD&D.
• Employee Wellness Program.
• Referral bonus program.
• Company's perks/discounts (i.e Goodlife, perkopolis etc.).
• You will be exposed to an open, continuous-learning environment where professional development and career progression is encouraged.
• You will work within a dynamic, driven, high-achieving, close-knit, and fun-loving team.
• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging.
• And lots of fun studio events.

A Bit About Us – B+H, CHIL Interior Design, and Surbana Jurong Group (SJ Group):

B+H is a global, award-winning consulting and design solutions firm founded on a legacy of 70 years of creating bold and inspiring places for people. With a broad spectrum of sectors and services, we leverage the core skills of a globally collaborative transdisciplinary architecture and design practice to understand, create, and articulate transformative solutions for the most complex and challenging projects. The global B+H design team includes 400 architects, urban designers, landscape architects, interior designers, organizational design and biomimicry specialists, place experience designers, researchers, analysts, and brand strategists. We are curious place makers, strategists, storytellers, and creative human beings who believe in embracing change and challenging the status quo to deliver resilient, healthy environments that make positive contributions to their communities characterized by vibrant human experiences. We work together as one of eight world renowned sister firms, owned by the

Surbana Jurong Group, recognized and awarded as a collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create smart and sustainable futures. At B+H we push the limits of creativity by acknowledging humanity in the creative process. We believe in letting things get a little messy while we let our minds explore the bounds of what's possible. Once we've found something truly new, then we reassemble it into a well-executed project our clients expect from us. We strongly believe in creating a safe environment backed and driven by HR and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging mandates to enable the best working, learning, and playing environment for our staff.

CHIL Interior Design has been established with 3 global hospitality interior design studios in Vancouver, Toronto and Hong Kong, where they lead the creative aspects of all hospitality interior design. CHIL develop unparalleled luxury hospitality and restaurant spaces for brands including Accor, Shangri-La, Fairmont, Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. CHIL also creates leading edge residential design with projects built and in development in Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, and Edmonton, as well as in Seattle, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

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Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at B+H. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. B+H is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of our design, services and workplaces. B+H Architects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. B+H Architects encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Accommodation for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact the People & Culture team for accommodation requests. Any information received related to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.