DRAFTER & PROJECT SUPPORT at Lighting Manufacturer

Job Description

Job DescriptionABOUT TARGETTI USA
Targetti USA is a leading provider of high-quality architectural lighting solutions, offering Italian design and innovation tailored for the North American market. We are passionate about design, committed to service excellence, and driven by collaboration and creativity. As a growing company, we’re looking for talented individuals who want to grow with us and help shape inspiring spaces through light.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Drafter & Project Support role supports the Project Management, Engineering, Production, Sales, and Customer Service teams by preparing and maintaining technical and production drawings, generating project take-offs, maintaining accurate project documentation, and assisting with special projects.

This position is focused on accurate drafting, quantity verification, documentation, and cross-department support and is expected to build increasing independence with routine assignments.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Technical Drafting & Documentation
  • Create production, technical, and documentation drawings for components and assemblies.
  • Develop CAD-based and Bluebeam-based technical drawings.
  • Produce technical drawings for event pole projects.
  • Create and maintain standardized Targetti drafting resources, including templates, symbols, title blocks, layer standards, and other documentation supporting consistent workflows.
  • Maintain organized drawing files, revisions, project files, and supporting documentation in accordance with company standards.
• Blueprint, Specification & Technical Review
  • Analyze blueprint drawings, product layouts, and project specifications.
  • Identify missing, conflicting, or unclear project information and communicate questions to the appropriate team member.
  • Document technical and installation requirements needed for production assembly, including dimensions, assembly details, and power-supply feed-point information.
• Project Take-Offs & Quantity Verification
  • Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to prepare project take-offs.
  • Calculate and verify product quantities for quotations and project requirements.
  • Ensure take-off documentation is complete and accurate to support timely and correct pricing.
  • Create line drawings that illustrate assembly sequence and help installers understand how components fit together and interact.
• Cross-Department & Project Support
  • Support Engineering and Production with technical documentation and production-ready drawings.
  • Provide Sales and Customer Service with drawings and quantity data for customer proposals and project planning.
  • Respond to routine requests timely, communicate missing information, and follow assigned work through completion.
  • Assist with special projects, documentation updates, workflow improvements, and other assignments as directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of technical drawings, specifications, dimensions, and project documentation.
• Ability to use CAD and Bluebeam or similar drafting/documentation tools.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, accuracy, and follow-through.
• Ability to learn Targetti products, components, terminology, power-supply requirements, and internal project workflows.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work effectively with Engineering, Production, Sales, Customer Service, and Project Management.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Education or training in drafting, CAD, engineering technology, architecture, construction, or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience using CAD, Bluebeam, or similar technical drawing/documentation software preferred. Experience in lighting, manufacturing, construction, engineering, or another technical/project-based environment is a plus.
• Project-management or technical coursework is encouraged as part of continued development.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Compensation Pay will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and education, as this role is open to a range of skill levels.
• Health Insurance: Employee HMO: 100% paid by Targetti with option to upgrade to PPO at additional cost
• Dental Insurance: Employee DHMO: 100% paid by Targetti with option to upgrade to PPO at additional cost
• Vision Insurance: 100% paid by Targetti
• Life Insurance (paid by Targetti) with option to purchase additional coverage
• Additional Health Resources through United Healthcare (fees may apply)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with match
• Time Off Benefits
• Professional Development

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
Candidates are required to undergo a background check. Targetti USA, Inc. reserves the right to verify all information provided by applicants and to conduct screenings in accordance with applicable laws. Additionally, candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL NOTE
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The role may evolve and include additional tasks as business needs change.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Thank you for your interest in joining Targetti USA! Please submit your application through the designated application platform. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only candidates whose qualifications most closely align with the position will be contacted.

To help us manage the hiring process efficiently, please direct all applications through the official posting and refrain from contacting Targetti USA or its employees by phone, email, social media, or in person regarding this opening.

We appreciate your cooperation and the time you take to apply.