Architectural Drafter 1
Entry level with high school drafting training or other appropriate basic drafting
experience. Copies sketches, layouts, and drawings prepared by others.
Architectural Drafter 2
Entry level with some specialized drafting or engineering training such as Associate
Degree or experience as Level 1. Copies detailed plans and drawings.
Architectural Drafter 3
Experienced draftsperson that performs non-routine and complex drafting assignments
requiring application of standardized drawing techniques. Works independently
with occasional direction from supervisor and may direct efforts of less-experienced
draftspersons.
Senior Architectural Drafter
Prepares design development and construction documents with guidance from Job
Captain, Project Architect, or Team Leader. Requires substantial design development
and architectural drafting experience for a wide variety of projects. Requires
minimum of 10 years' experience in drawing production or professional training
with 8 years' experience. Experience also required in mechanical, electrical,
and civil drafting. Should have substantial knowledge of production procedures
for design development and construction documents; thorough knowledge of architectural
planning, drafting, detailing, and building materials; working knowledge of
site planning and civil, structural, mechanical, and acoustical engineering;
general knowledge of building codes.
Job Captain
Provides coordination of drafting required to for bidding purposes and construction.
May be called to work on multiple concurrent projects with primary concern for
construction documents. Assists in investigation and design of projects. Provides
supervision and quality-control review of drafting group. Requires thorough
knowledge of architectural drafting, detailing, building materials, building
codes, and construction. General direction received from Project Manager, Team
Leader, or Architect with deviations from standards referred to Supervisor.
Junior Designer - A (0 to
3 years)
Performs routine architectural design and provides office support for projects.
Assists in preparation of design and construction documents, correcting and
updating drawings.
Junior Designer - B (3 to
5 years)
Prepares design and construction documents. Requires general knowledge of design
development and production of presentation and construction documents. Requires
working knowledge of construction techniques and related engineering principles.
Performs more complex projects than Junior Designer-A and assists in architectural
problem-solving as individual breadth of experience allows.
Designer (5 to 10 years)
Develops planning and creative-design concepts for projects. Requires substantial
experience in architecture and engineering, specifically in planning and design.
Prepares presentation and design drawings and details. Works independently on
architectural design projects and will often coordinate project drafting efforts.
Project Designer (10+ years)
Develops solutions to client architectural complexities. Initiates and creates
project designs and plans with responsibility for preparing presentation and
design drawings. Requires extensive experience in all phases of architecture
and engineering including substantial and varied experience in project planning
and design. Coordinates all trades and agencies related to building design while
monitoring drawings.