Woodworking Designer - Shop Drawings & 3D Renderings

**Remote | Full-Time**

**Location: Philippines**

## **About the Role**

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented **Woodworking Designer** with strong experience in **shop drawing preparation, woodworking design, and SketchUp modeling**. This is a hands-on technical role focused primarily on producing **accurate, fabrication-ready woodworking shop drawings** for custom furniture, cabinetry, built-ins, and millwork projects.

You will transform room measurements, reference photos, sketches, and design concepts into detailed drawings that a workshop can build from. While creating realistic 3D renderings is part of the role, **technical drawing accuracy and woodworking construction expertise are the primary requirements**.

If you have never prepared woodworking shop drawings for projects that were actually fabricated, this role is likely not the right fit.

## **What You'll Do**

* Prepare detailed, dimensioned shop drawings for custom woodworking projects
* Convert room measurements, sketches, reference photos, and design concepts into fabrication-ready drawings
* Produce:
* Front, side, and top views
* Elevations
* Sections
* Detailed component drawings
* Specify material thicknesses for:
* Plywood
* MDF
* Solid wood
* Other panel materials
* Create accurate 3D models in SketchUp
* Produce realistic renderings that help clients visualize finished projects
* Review designs for fabrication feasibility and constructability
* Maintain dimensional consistency and quality control across all drawings
* Collaborate with the internal team to understand project requirements and priorities

## **Required Qualifications**

### **Technical Skills**

* Professional experience preparing **dimensioned woodworking shop drawings**
* Strong proficiency with **SketchUp** for 3D modeling
* Experience using SketchUp-compatible rendering software
* Solid understanding of:
* Woodworking construction methods
* Fabrication processes
* Material thickness specifications
* Joinery principles
* Ability to interpret:
* Room measurements
* Reference photographs
* Hand sketches
* Design concepts
* Experience creating:
* Elevations
* Sections
* Component drawings
* Orthographic views
* Strong attention to dimensional accuracy and detail

### **Professional Requirements**

* Mid-to-senior-level experience in:
* Woodworking design
* Furniture design
* Custom cabinetry
* Architectural millwork
* Related fabrication-focused disciplines
* Strong analytical thinking and spatial reasoning
* Excellent remote work discipline and time management
* Willingness to complete a practical design assessment if shortlisted

## **Nice-to-Have Qualifications**

* AutoCAD or similar CAD software experience
* Experience designing:
* Custom bookcases
* Built-ins
* Shelving systems
* Architectural millwork
* Advanced knowledge of:
* Joinery methods
* Hardware placement
* Assembly techniques
* Experience preparing:
* Cut lists
* Material schedules
* Component breakdowns
* Familiarity with:
* Laminates
* Veneers
* Common finishing materials
* Experience working with U.S. or international clients
* Portfolio showcasing both:
* Technical shop drawings
* High-quality 3D renderings
* Experience with additional furniture or millwork design software