JRG Partners, LLC.

Design Manager

JRG Partners, LLC.  •  United States (Hybrid)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Design Manager / Lead Drafter

?? Pennsylvania (Hybrid)

A rapidly growing architectural fabrication company is seeking a Design Manager / Lead Drafter to play a key leadership role in its expanding design and engineering operations. This is a hands-on role that combines technical drafting expertise with design management and team coordination responsibilities.

About the Role

This position requires someone who excels in both hands-on drafting and managing the design process across multiple teams. You will produce detailed architectural and fabrication drawings, develop 3D models, and coordinate design efforts with internal teams and engineering consultants. You will be a key leader as the company expands, helping guide design operations and ensure continued success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce detailed architectural, fabrication, and shop drawings using AutoCAD and SketchUp
  • Develop 3D models, renderings, and design visualizations
  • Manage design workflows and coordinate with engineering consultants for structural review
  • Serve as the primary design liaison between sales, engineering, estimating, fabrication, and installation teams
  • Lead design reviews and resolve conflicts between design intent, structural requirements, and manufacturability
  • Incorporate engineering feedback, maintain version control, and ensure up-to-date drawing sets
  • Provide technical support to fabrication and installation teams throughout the project lifecycle
  • Support nationwide scaling efforts by helping develop processes, standards, and mentoring future team members

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in architectural drafting, façade systems, metal fabrication, or related design disciplines
  • Expert proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp (Required)
  • Strong understanding of structural concepts and building components
  • Experience coordinating with engineering consultants and cross-functional internal teams
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Leadership mindset with interest in growing into a nationwide design team management role

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with Revit, SolidWorks, or Rhino
  • Background in canopy systems, building envelopes, architectural metals, or custom fabrication
  • Familiarity with building codes, ADA requirements, and construction documentation

Why This Role?

  • Be part of a high-growth company scaling nationwide
  • Take a key leadership role as the company expands, guiding design operations and ensuring continued success
  • Blend creative architectural design with hands-on technical drafting and real-world fabrication
  • Career advancement opportunities into senior design leadership or engineering management
  • Competitive salary, benefits, and a collaborative work culture
JRG Partners, LLC.

About JRG Partners, LLC.

JRG Partners, for decades has evolved to become one of the Leading Global Contingent and Retained Executive Search Firms, with our Corporate Headquarters located in Palm Beach Florida. Our primary purpose is to bridge the talent gap by connecting confidential executive level professionals with the right organizations and that next challenging leadership opportunities. Our story is truly unique, in that we are an evolvement of two companies that strategically aligned and have merged to create what is now known as JRG Partners Executive Search. One of our founding companies was a cutting-edge B2B Executive Level Full Service Digital Data company which aggregates and compiles professional business data models for all executives, across all industries at the executive and C-Suite Level. The second company was a highly recognized, established Retained Executive Recruitment Firm specializing in the following practice areas: Manufacturing, Food Beverage, CPG, Medical Device, Aerospace, Automotive, Robotics, AI, Biotech, Ag-Tech, Engineering, In-House Legal Counsel. Leveraging the power of both entities has given JRG Partners a strategic advantage and strong market position within the executive retained search space that allows for us to continuously strive for excellence and success with our clients.

Our data driven model has ensured that our Executive Retained Search Consultants are true subject matter experts within their respective channels and possess first-hand knowledge of the Financial Services Emerging Markets. They are also well versed with the challenges that confront professional executive teams in this rapidly transforming financial services sector. Our teams are also equipped with the right technological advantages, data points, and tools to help Transform the Traditional Retained Recruitment Industry Mindsets.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Boca Raton, FL
Year Founded
2010
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