Technical Designer - Cabinetry

Technical Designer - Cabinetry

Sprout Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Technical Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing detailed cabinet shop drawings and technical plans, converting concept designs into production-ready drawings, and producing 3D models, exploded views, and assembly drawings. You will ensure accuracy in dimensions, materials, joinery, and hardware placement while optimizing cabinet configurations for space efficiency and functionality. This role involves working closely with interior designers and architects, coordinating with production teams, and providing technical support during fabrication and installation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed cabinet shop drawings and technical plans.
• Convert concept designs into production-ready drawings.
• Produce 3D models, exploded views, and assembly drawings.
• Ensure accuracy in dimensions, materials, joinery, and hardware placement.
• Design modular cabinet layouts for kitchens, wardrobes, vanities, and storage systems.
• Optimize cabinet configurations for space efficiency and functionality.
• Develop standard cabinet modules and components.
• Work with interior designers and architects to interpret design intent.
• Coordinate with production teams and fabricators to ensure manufacturability.
• Provide technical support during fabrication and installation.
• Specify materials, laminates, finishes, and hardware.
• Ensure compatibility with manufacturing processes and supplier standards.
• Ensure cabinets integrate properly with walls, appliances, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Ensure drawings follow company standards and industry practices.
• Understand how modular cabinets are structured and standardized.
• Prepare bill of materials (BOM), cutting lists, and hardware schedules.
• Convert concept designs, sketches, or client layouts into accurate CAD drawings.
• Review and revise drawings based on client feedback or site measurements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Interior Design, Furniture Design, or Architecture courses.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in cabinetry, furniture, or interior fit-out technical designs.
• Good working and technical knowledge around fit-out, cabinet making, and furniture.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Sketchup, REVIT, Lumion, Cabinet Vision, or other relevant CAD software.
• Knowledge in cabinet hardware mechanisms and materials.
• Background in Architecture, Interior Design, or similar position.
• Knowledgeable in making cutting lists, cost estimates, and bills of materials.
• Willingness to perform fieldwork, site measurements, or site inspections as needed.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret construction shop drawings.
• Knowledge of materials (plywood, MDF, laminates, solid wood, aluminum systems).
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Key skills/competency

• Technical Design
• Cabinetry
• Shop Drawings
• 3D Modeling
• AutoCAD
• Sketchup
• REVIT
• Cabinet Vision
• Bill of Materials
• Material Specification