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AutoCAD Drafter — Residential Design & Home Cinema

CinemaTech, Inc., Addison, TX, United States


Overview
CinemaTech is the leader in luxury home theater design. For over 25 years, we’ve served ultra-high-net-worth clients, including leaders in business, sports, and entertainment, with best-in-class theater seating, bespoke designs, and acoustic solutions. We don’t just sell products, we deliver an experience rooted in excellence, trust, and long-term relationships. If you want to grow in a high-expectation, high-performance environment, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

What This Role Demands
What You’ll Do

Create clear, accurate AutoCAD drawings for high-end residential projects

Translate design intent into buildable plans for interiors and integrated A/V systems

Collaborate with designers, project managers, and builders to solve real-world design challenges

Iterate thoughtfully to improve clarity, performance, and execution

Part-time or full-time positions available

Responsibilities
Drafting, Modeling and Rendering

Contribute to the ongoing creation and management of company CAD & Rendering libraries and standards (e.g., Blocks, Materials, Textures, Typical Detail, Templates, Configuration, File Management).

Evolve and create design concepts into legible and professional construction drawing packages.

Modify and revise existing work to incorporate feedback and requirements of others.

Create electronic 3D models from 2D CAD drawings.

Incorporate Audio/Video Equipment, Furniture & Acoustic Products into designs to optimize performance and comfort within the constraints of the overall design.

Generate documentation packages that convey the design intent and construction methodology to minimize questions from the field.

Generate dimensioned and annotated plans, elevations, sections, details, 3D views, schedules, etc.

Research, read and interpret product specifications and manuals to correctly incorporate items into the designs.

Participate in meetings with clients, architects, general contractors, interior designers, A/V consultants, electricians, HVAC providers, and others when requested.

Support the Design Team in various design-related tasks including finishes research and product research.

Other Duties and Expectations

Consistently meet deadlines and achieve productivity and billable hours expectations.

Complete each project’s scope within the allotted budget. Identify scope changes that require additional time or expenses and notify your supervisor.

Update and complete required paperwork, forms, progress updates, reports, time tracking, and other requested documentation in a timely fashion, adhering to company standards.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred. High School Diploma or Technical College Degree required.

Strong AutoCAD experience (Advanced)

Background with a residential interior design studio, custom builder, or architecture firm (Commercial experience welcome)

Genuine interest in audio, video, movies, and home technology

High attention to detail and pride in doing things right

Able to read, interpret and follow documentation including construction drawings, specifications, installation manuals, procedural documents, schematics, diagrams, charts and graphs

Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in English

How You’ll Succeed at CinemaTech
You naturally align with our core values

Serve Others First — your work makes life easier for the team and the client

Take Ownership — you treat drawings as if your name is on the wall

Make It Happen — you find solutions and keep projects moving

Bright Spot — you bring a positive, steady presence to the team

Respect Everyone — from clients to trades to teammates

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