CAD Specialist

Office Furniture Center
Location:  Chicago, IL 60644
Hours: 8:00-5:00pm,   Mon-Fri,
Pay: $60,000 – $65,000 annually with bonus potential

Summary:

The CAD Specialist supports the retail and wholesale sales teams by creating detailed workstation (systems furniture / cubicle) designs, pricing, specifications, and bill of materials in response to client needs. Knowledge of systems furniture is helpful but not required. Strong AutoCAD skills and computer technologies, with attention to detail, creative thinking are important to your success. We’re seeking a technically skilled, organized, and motivated professional who enjoys turning ideas into buildable, accurate designs. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates clearly across departments, and takes pride in precision and follow-through.

As the CAD Specialist, you will play a key role in transforming client requirements into accurate 2D and 3D layouts, renderings, quotations, and order documentation. This position works both independently and cross-functionally with sales representatives, marketing, inventory specialists, and fulfillment teams.

Responsibilities:

•  Interpret client requirements and identify appropriate inventory solutions
• Develop accurate 2D and 3D workstation layouts using AutoCAD
• Create high-quality renderings using rendering software
• Generate detailed quotations using company software
• Produce complete Bills of Materials (BoM) from finalized designs
• Create product part lists to support order fulfillment

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of design-related experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (required)
• Experience with image rendering tools
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent problem-solving and creative thinking skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commercial office furniture experience (preferred)
• Associate’s degree in CAD, Mechanical Drafting, Engineering, or related field (preferred)

Benefits:

• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan Participation (401K)
• Paid Time Off, Holidays
• Career growth
• Community activities,

About us:

Office Furniture Center (OFC) is an affiliate of Wurkwel Ventures and operates the largest showroom of value-priced office furniture in the Midwest and serves as a trusted resource for local businesses and dealers seeking premium pre-owned and remanufactured office furniture. We are growing and looking for a talented, detail-driven CAD Specialist to join our design team.

If you enjoy combining technical design skills with real-world problem solving—and want to see your work come to life in functional, modern workspaces—this role is for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Office Furniture Center is an affiliate of Wurkwel Ventures and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

E-Verify:

Office Furniture Center is an affiliate of Wurkwel ventures and participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.