Drafter/CAD Designer — Architectural Stone & Tile
Job Overview
MATERIAL (Materials Marketing) is a bespoke stone, glass, and tile company with showrooms across the country, including our headquarters here in San Antonio. We source and hand-craft natural stone, custom fireplaces, and architectural elements for high-end residential and commercial projects, partnering with leading designers to bring one-of-a-kind spaces to life — from quarry to hearth. We're looking for a detail-driven CAD Designer/Drafter to join our Design & Engineering team. This isn't drafting for pipes and machinery — you'll be turning architects' visions and customer sketches into precise, buildable shop drawings for hand-crafted architectural stone: fireplaces, columns, staircases, fountains, and custom stone details that become the centerpiece of a home. Every drawing you produce moves directly from your screen to a stone fabricator's saw, so your accuracy and eye for proportion have a real, physical impact on the finished space. If you love the idea of blending technical precision with craftsmanship and design, this role offers the best of both worlds.
What You'll Do
- Transform customer plans, specifications, sketches, and photos into detailed shop drawings of cut stone elements using CAD and e-templating tools.
- Design and detail fireplaces, columns, staircases, and other custom architectural stone features, ensuring every profile and piece aligns perfectly.
- Generate cut lists, piece detailing, and shop ticket packages that guide our fabrication team from drawing to finished stone.
- Review CAD drawings for accuracy, checking that scope, alignment, and piece details match approved design and setting plans.
- Format every drawing to the Company's drafting standards — title blocks, line weights, colors, and layout conventions.
- Partner closely with the Sales team to resolve design questions and keep projects moving smoothly.
- Coordinate with manufacturing to ensure a clean hand-off from drawing to fabrication.
- Bring strong 3D modeling skills to the table, visualizing complex stone assemblies before they're ever cut.
What You Bring
- Proficiency with AutoCAD/Autodesk Suite; strong 3D modeling ability.
- Ability to read and fully interpret architectural and structural design drawings.
- An eye for detail — precise alignment, proportion, and profile matching matter in this work.
- Strong communication skills; comfortable working with both Sales and Manufacturing teams.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field, or 3+ years of drafting experience in lieu of a degree.
- Experience with CNC programming/CAM software is a strong plus.
- A flexible, adaptable mindset — ready to grow with new tools and techniques as the craft evolves.
- Valid driver's license required.
Why Join Us
At Materials Marketing, you won't just be drafting — you'll be helping bring architectural stone artistry to life, one fireplace, column, and staircase at a time. Join a team where technical skill meets craftsmanship, and where your work becomes a lasting part of someone's home.
Materials Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Drafting: 3 years (Required)
Location:
- San Antonio, TX 78205 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- San Antonio, TX 78205 (Required)
Work Location: In person
