Design Drafter Intern

Job Description

Design Internship | ToolBox Construction

The Tone:
This is a Design Drafter Intern position at ToolBox Construction, located in San Francisco, CA. ToolBox Construction operates as a design-build firm, specializing in delivering comprehensive residential and commercial projects across the entire Bay Area. The company is known for providing end-to-end services, encompassing everything from initial concept design and master planning to the intricacies of construction documents, permitting processes, bidding, and meticulous construction administration. Through this integrated approach, ToolBox Construction successfully aligns sophisticated design intent with practical, real-world construction constraints, consistently delivering results that are both thoughtful in their conception and eminently buildable. The firm also maintains robust relationships with city agencies and community organizations, leveraging this depth of experience for every client engagement. This internship offers a unique opportunity for meaningful, hands-on experience within a truly collaborative design-build environment. The selected candidate will gain direct exposure to all critical phases of the design and construction process, contributing actively to a team that profoundly values precision, collaborative effort, and high-quality craftsmanship in all its undertakings.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, San Francisco, CA
• Mission: Produce and modify technical, architectural, and design drawings for active residential and commercial projects, contributing to the delivery of thoughtful and buildable designs within an integrated approach.
• Tech Stack: CAD software (AutoCAD)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Produce Technical Drawings: Be responsible for the production of new technical, architectural, and design drawings, ensuring they meet project specifications and standards across various active residential and commercial projects.
• Modify Existing Designs: Systematically modify and update existing architectural and design drawings, incorporating revisions and feedback to maintain accuracy and alignment with evolving project requirements.
• Ensure Documentation Quality: Apply strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, ensuring the high quality and completeness of all technical and design documentation produced.
• Facilitate Collaboration: Engage in effective communication and foster strong collaboration skills when working within the broader project team, contributing to a cohesive design-build workflow.
• Support Project Phases: Contribute directly to projects by assisting across all phases of the design and construction process, from initial concept through to construction administration, gaining hands-on experience in an integrated environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Hold a current enrollment in, or have recently completed, a degree program in Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Design, or a closely related academic field, demonstrating foundational knowledge.
• Experience: Possess practical experience and demonstrated proficiency in the use of CAD software, specifically AutoCAD, for architectural and design drafting tasks.
• Skills: Exhibit a strong command of technical and architectural drawing principles; showcase exceptional attention to detail with an unwavering commitment to accuracy and the highest standards of documentation quality; and demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills crucial for a project team setting.
• Bonus: Prior familiarity with established construction standards and current industry practices would be considered a valuable asset to the team.