Overview

Our client is looking for a Cabmaster Drafter - Residential Cabinetry & Australian Standards to own the preliminary design and drafting process for complete residential cabinetry packages. In this role, you will create CNC-ready drawings for luxury homes in the $3-4 million price range, ensuring designs strictly adhere to Australian building standards while balancing high-end aesthetics with developer budgets. Working 6-9 months ahead of production schedules, you will help establish long-term drafting standards and systems as the company rapidly expands its project volume.

Schedule:

• Part-time to start 20 hours a week flexible during client business hours (Australian Eastern Standard Time - AEST)

Responsibilities

• Create preliminary design and drafting for complete residential cabinetry packages including kitchens, pantries, laundries, mudrooms, alfresco cabinetry, vanities, walk-in robes, and study desks
• Produce CNC-ready drawings in Cabmaster that can proceed directly to production without additional modifications
• Ensure all designs comply with Australian building standards for appliance locations, clearances, and safety requirements
• Balance high-end custom design aesthetics with developer budget constraints and predetermined standards
• Generate quantity reports using Cabmaster for project costing and material planning
• Maintain consistent design standards across multiple projects to enable efficient workflows
• Coordinate preliminary drawings with plumbing and electrical location requirements for site work
• Deliver completed preliminary drawings within agreed timelines to support pricing and project confirmation schedules
• Adapt quickly to established company standards and design preferences for developer projects
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with varying timelines spanning 6-9 month advance schedules

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of professional drafting experience in cabinetry design
• Proficiency in Cabmaster software with ability to create CNC-ready production drawings
• Strong knowledge of Australian building standards and compliance requirements for residential cabinetry
• Experience with high-end residential projects and custom joinery design
• Demonstrated ability to produce detailed drawings for kitchens, vanities, and built-in cabinetry
• Familiarity with appliance clearances, plumbing locations, and electrical coordination in cabinet design
• Capability to generate quantity reports and material specifications from CAD drawings
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision on complex projects

Nice-to-Have:

• Bonus if you have experience working with residential developers or volume home builders
• It helps if you've worked on projects balancing luxury aesthetics with budget constraints
• Bonus if you have CNC programming or manufacturing knowledge
• It helps if you're familiar with developer-driven construction timelines and processes

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Note:

Please click the "APPLY" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

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