Designer/Drafter

Job Description

Job Description

Designer / Drafter – Lead Architectural Drafting and 3D Rendering for Custom Outdoor Builds

Job Overview

• Company: Cousins Roofing Siding & Decks
• Salary/Pay Rate: $55,000 - $90,000 per year plus Performance Based Bonus and Commission
• Location: Pittsburgh, PA
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: None Required

The Opportunity

You will serve as a vital link between our sales pipeline and field operations, transforming initial concepts into constructible realities. This role gives you the autonomy to own the drafting lifecycle and produce high-end visual assets that elevate the client experience. You will drive project accuracy from day one, directly influencing the construction success of our rapidly expanding regional portfolio.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Translate approved sales handovers into comprehensive, construction-ready structural blueprints for our field crews.
• Generate high-quality 3D renders that vividly communicate design concepts and structural details to clients.
• Design structurally sound plans incorporating specific deck building and custom outdoor construction methodologies.
• Collaborate with the technical team to resolve design discrepancies before plans reach the jobsite.
• Utilize specialized design software to maintain an organized, high-throughput plan production pipeline.
• Update project blueprints dynamically to reflect client-requested modifications or field adjustments.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven professional experience operating CAD, SketchUp, Enscape, or equivalent architectural design software.
• Demonstrated practical understanding of deck building, framing, and residential outdoor construction methods.
• Solid track record of managing technical design workflows without needing entry-level supervision.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• 3 or more years of professional drafting and 3D modeling experience in a construction environment.
• Advanced proficiency in rendering realistic materials, lighting, and environmental textures for client pitches.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $55,000 to $90,000 based on structural design experience.
• Uncapped commission structures and performance-based bonuses tied directly to production outcomes.
• Reliable full-time compensation model within a highly collaborative and flexible hybrid working environment.

About Us

Cousins Roofing Siding & Decks is a rapid-growth, high-energy construction company that skyrocketed from $0 to over $20M in less than four years. We foster a rewarding startup-like culture built for high achievers who work hard and want to advance their careers quickly. Our team takes immense pride in delivering top-tier craftsmanship and earning a stellar reputation across the greater Pittsburgh community.

Cousins Roofing Siding & Decks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.