Woods & Co. Recruitment has partnered with a well-established and growing custom joinery and cabinetry business known for delivering high-quality residential and commercial projects across Melbourne. With a strong reputation for craftsmanship, technical precision, and project delivery, the business continues to expand and is now seeking an experienced Senior Designer to lead its design and drafting function.
This is a senior opportunity suited to a highly skilled technical designer with strong AutoCAD capability and a deep understanding of joinery manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving drawing quality, production efficiency, and overall project outcomes across the business.
What’s in it for you?
• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Salary starting from $120,000 + super (depending on experience)
• Senior leadership opportunity within a growing business
• Work on a diverse range of residential and commercial joinery projects
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to influence systems, processes, and design standards
• Long-term career growth and stability
What you’ll be doing
• Producing detailed and production-ready joinery drawings using AutoCAD
• Preparing shop drawings, elevations, sections, and technical documentation
• Interpreting architectural drawings and project specifications
• Liaising closely with production, project management, and installation teams
• Overseeing and supporting designers and drafters within the business
• Reviewing and improving drawing quality and technical accuracy
• Ensuring designs are practical, buildable, and aligned with manufacturing processes
• Assisting in streamlining design and drafting workflows
• Supporting the successful delivery of multiple projects simultaneously
What we’re looking for
• Proven experience within joinery, cabinetry, shopfitting, or commercial fit-outs
• Strong AutoCAD drafting and technical detailing experience
• Excellent understanding of joinery construction and manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage deadlines and work across multiple projects
• Experience in a senior or leadership-level design role (preferred)
• Experience with Cabmaster, Microvellum, or similar software is advantageous
• Professional, reliable, and solutions-focused attitude
If this sounds like you, please don't delay and APPLY NOW! We are interviewing immediately.
For a confidential discussion please call Flynn on 0489 089 604 or email: flynn@woodsco.com.au
Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce that values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members and genders of the LGBTQI community, and people with disability.
You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted.