Job Summary
The Interior Design Drafter (Retail Fit-Out - Detailing) is responsible for producing accurate and comprehensive detailed drawings for retail projects. The role focuses on joinery, finishes, fixtures, and construction details to support fabrication, authority submission, and site execution.
Key Responsibilities
1. Detailed Drawing & Documentation
- Prepare detailed interior construction drawings including:
Joinery details (counters, display units, cabinets, shelving)
Wall, floor, and ceiling detailing
Shopfront and signage details
Fixture, furniture, and millwork details
- Produce shop drawings, construction drawings, and as-built drawings for retail fit-out works.
2. Design Coordination
- Translate interior designers concepts, layouts, and sketches into precise technical and detailed drawings.
- Coordinate with designers, project managers, suppliers, and contractors to ensure accuracy and buildability.
- Incorporate revisions based on client feedback, site conditions, and coordination meetings.
3. Retail Fit-Out Support
- Ensure drawings meet retail brand guidelines, mall requirements, and authority regulations.
- Coordinate detailing with M&E layouts, lighting plans, fire safety requirements, and shopfront criteria.
- Assist in preparing detail drawings required for landlord, authority, or mall management submission.
4. Technical Accuracy & Compliance
- Ensure all drawings comply with relevant codes, standards, and company drafting guidelines.
- Check dimensions, materials, fixing methods, and tolerances for constructability.
- Resolve technical detailing issues during pre-construction and construction stages.
5. Software & Drafting Standards
- Prepare drawings using AutoCAD, SketchUp
- Maintain proper layering, annotation, dimensioning, and drawing standards.
- Manage drawing revisions, version control, and documentation records.
6. Site & Construction Coordination
- Assist with site measurements and verification prior to finalizing drawings.
- Provide technical drawing support to site teams during construction.
- Revise drawings based on site conditions and approved variations.
Requirements
- Diploma or Certificate in Interior Design, Architectural Drafting, or related field.
- Minimum 2-5 years experience in interior design drafting, preferably in retail fit-out projects.
- Strong knowledge of interior detailing, joinery construction, and materials.
- Proficient in AutoCAD (SketchUp / Revit is an advantage).
- Familiar with retail fit-out processes, shop drawings, and construction coordination.
