Sketchup Drafting position

170 Winhall Station Road near Route 100, Londonderry VT

Description

This is an on-site position here in South Londonderry, VT, and is a unique opportunity for a hard-working, tiny house -loving designer to join a continually growing local business in southern Vermont. Apply here on Indeed or stop by the shop office M-F 9am-3pm EST -- Jamaica Cottage Shop, Inc, is a privately held wood manufacturing company founded in 1995 and located in South Londonderry, VT. We are a B2C direct distributor of fine post and beam buildings including storage sheds, cottages, tiny homes, garages, & woodsheds. We are seeking a designer to join our continually growing Drafting/Design Department. You will collaborate with other members of our team and complete all aspects of the technical design on a wide range of projects in an exciting, fast-paced environment. We value the ability to learn quickly, be proactive, and juggle multiple projects when necessary to meet deadlines. Qualifications: Working knowledge of SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite with an emphasis on Adobe InDesign is a MUST. Microsoft Office Suite (working knowledge of MSExcel is a MUST). Experience with rendering and 3D Modeling. Strong written and verbal communications skills and listening skills to be able to clearly communicate both in writing as well as over the phone and in video conferencing when needed. Work with minimal supervision or instruction - manage tasks independently but can collaborate as a team member. Construction knowledge is a PLUS. Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects at once. Strong attention to detail and use of appreciative and comprehensive listening skills necessary to critically think and evaluate instructions and data. Prioritize effectively and multi-task efficiently. Change gears quickly when needed. Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to): Update and/or Create both Fully Assembled and Pre-Cut Kit plans including framing, wall preparation, mechanical, electrical, lighting, interior modifications, millwork, etc. Assist with Design Consultations, create/revise/finalize floor plans for invoicing, and assist Sales/Service with tech support questions. Display a thorough knowledge of our product line to professionally and empathetically assist clients with Tech Support as they assemble our pre-cut kits. Log all client interactions in our customer database (SAP Business One CRM – training supplied). Use SAP Business One to create Production Orders and manage additional production and design tasks in the system. Work with the Sales Department to manage the Design Fee/Consultation process from concept through approval and change requests, while tracking time spent. Identify and proactively address conflicts between design and client requests following our product line guidelines. Stay up to speed with current and online Sketchup and InDesign techniques and best practices. Multi-task with quick shifts in direction and solid organization skills with little to no supervision. Benefits Full-time year round paid weekly with OT encouraged, PTO Awards, Vacation/Sick Pay, Paid Birthday, Paid Holidays, MVP Health Insurance with $250/month company contribution, Dental, Vision, Wellness Incentive, Life Event Contribution, Matching 401(k), Snow Tire Assistance Program, Travel Stipend, Employee Discounts, Swag.....