Cad Designer & Design Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Design Assistant

Webber Coleman Woodworks – Watkinsville, GA

About Webber Coleman Woodworks

Webber Coleman Woodworks is a boutique custom cabinetry and woodworking company in Watkinsville, GA. We design, build, finish, and install handcrafted cabinetry that blends thoughtful function with beautiful design. With core values of Continuous Growth, Solution Oriented, Relentless WOW, Meticulous Quality, Consistent Craftsmanship, Thoughtful Compassion, and Constant Courage , we strive to deliver exceptional experiences for clients and our team.

Role Overview

As a Design Assistant, you will protect the designer’s time and extend the quality of the client experience. This role sits at the intersection of technical drawing support, project coordination, and front-facing client interaction. You will keep the design process moving without interruption—pulling specifications before they are needed, ordering materials on time, producing accurate drawings, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. The details you manage directly affect the outcome the client sees.

$20 - $27 hourly

• Elevation Drawings: Create and coordinate accurate, detailed elevation drawings and plans to support the lead designer, following established checklists with minimal errors.
• Specifications: Pull the correct appliance and product specification sheets and confirm accuracy before they are used.
• Material Ordering: Place material orders accurately and on time, and verify that orders received match what was submitted.
• File & Calendar Management: Maintain organized digital and physical files for all active projects, and keep the designer’s calendar current while flagging conflicts proactively.
• Client Interaction: Greet walk-in clients and showroom visitors with professionalism, answer questions about our services and processes with confidence, and answer incoming calls while capturing complete, accurate messages.
• Samples & Materials: Prepare finish samples and paint touch-up bottles, and ship, deliver, or pick up materials and samples as needed.
• Team Coordination: Support project handoff and coordination between design and production as directed.
• Task Flexibility: Complete additional tasks as assigned by management.

Definition of Success

• Drawings are completed correctly and delivered on time—the designer never has to chase them.
• Files and calendars are current, organized, and accessible without explanation.
• Materials and specification sheets are pulled proactively and confirmed to be accurate before they are needed.
• Every client interaction—phone, walk-in, or otherwise—reflects WCW’s standard of professionalism.
• The designer’s attention stays on design because coordination and support are handled without gaps.

Skills & Attributes for Success

• Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy.
• Highly organized, dependable, and punctual with consistent attendance.
• Professional in all client-facing interactions—in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to support the work of others.
• Flexible and comfortable with frequent change.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Coachable and growth-oriented—willing to learn WCW’s systems, products, and standards thoroughly.

Webber Coleman Woodworks is a family-owned custom cabinetry and remodeling company with over 40 years of excellence is known for its craftsmanship, customization, and its core values: Continuous Growth, Solution Oriented, Relentless WOW, Meticulous Quality, Consistent Craftsmanship, Thoughtful Compassion, and Constant Courage.