Build More Than Cabinets—Build a Career
Westwood Design, Inc. is an established custom cabinetry and woodworking company serving the San Francisco Bay Area. We specialize in designing and manufacturing high-quality custom cabinetry and architectural millwork for residential and commercial projects.
We're seeking an experienced Cabinet Designer / Drafter who enjoys seeing projects through from design to production. This is more than a drafting position—you'll play an integral role in project coordination by preparing production drawings, generating cut lists, ordering materials, and working closely with vendors, project managers, and our production team to ensure each project is completed accurately and efficiently.
This is a full-time, on-site position based in San Jose, California. Candidates must be able to work on-site daily. Remote, hybrid, and relocation sponsorship are not available for this role at this time.
If you're looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a company that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Create detailed production-ready cabinet shop drawings using cabinetry design software.
- Interpret architectural plans, field measurements, and project specifications.
- Prepare accurate cut lists and production documentation.
- Order project-specific materials and supplies.
- Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely procurement of materials.
- Collaborate with project managers, shop personnel, and installers throughout each project.
- Review drawings, material lists, and purchase requirements for accuracy prior to production.
- Manage multiple projects while maintaining schedules and deadlines.
- Help identify opportunities to improve workflow and production efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Significant experience in cabinet drafting or cabinet design.
- Experience using cabinetry design software (Cabinet Vision, CabintWare, Microvellum, Mozaik, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar).
- Experience creating production-ready cabinet shop drawings.
- Strong understanding of custom cabinetry construction methods and manufacturing processes.
- Experience preparing cut lists, material lists, and production documentation.
- Experience ordering project materials and coordinating with vendors.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with office staff, vendors, and shop personnel.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in custom residential cabinetry and architectural millwork.
- Interest in continuous improvement and process efficiency.
- Desire to grow professionally within a long-term career opportunity.
Why Join Westwood Design?
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
- Stable, full-time employment with an established company.
- Long-term career opportunity with room for professional growth.
- Opportunity to work on a variety of custom cabinetry and millwork projects.
- Collaborative team environment where quality craftsmanship comes first.
- Direct involvement throughout the entire project lifecycle—from design through production.
- Paid time off.
- Monday-Friday work schedule.
We're Looking For Someone Who...
- Takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Enjoys solving problems and thinking through the details.
- Communicates professionally with teammates, vendors, and customers.
- Is dependable, organized, and self-motivated.
- Wants to build a long-term career with a company that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and quality.
If you're passionate about custom cabinetry and enjoy bringing projects from concept to completion, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume along with examples of relevant work or project experience.
Recruiters & Staffing Agencies
Westwood Design, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. Please do not contact company employees directly regarding this position. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without a signed agreement will become the property of Westwood Design, Inc., and no placement fees will be paid.
Pay: From $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in cabinet drafting or cabinet design?
- Which cabinetry design software have you used?
- Do you have experience creating production-ready cabinet shop drawings?
- Do you have experience preparing cut lists and material lists?
- Do you have experience ordering project materials and coordinating with vendors?
- Have you worked in a custom cabinetry or architectural millwork environment?
- Are you able to work full-time on-site in San Jose, California?
Work Location: In person
