CAD Technician

About the Role and Company

At Primark, people are central to the business, fostering a culture of inclusion, empowerment, and recognition of unique talents. Since its first store in Dublin in 1969, Primark has grown into a multinational company with over 440 stores across 17 countries and more than 80,000 employees. The company prides itself on values centered on caring for people, embracing dynamic innovation, and succeeding collaboratively.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and update precise CAD drawings for store layouts involving new stores, relocations, extensions, renovations, and existing store modifications.
• Develop departmental layouts, floor equipment positioning, linear footage plans, and stockroom racking arrangements to meet operational and commercial needs.
• Prepare and handle drawing packages for approvals, planning, and design while maintaining control of revisions and documentation.
• Enforce Primark's CAD standards, templates, drawing procedures, and block libraries to ensure consistency across all projects.
• Review consultant drawings for adherence to Primark standards, and provide training, guidance, and technical assistance related to CAD for teams and consultants.
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, contractors, and project teams to integrate layouts accurately, manage drawing systems, and promote continual improvements in CAD quality and operational efficiency.

Candidate Profile and Skills

• Possess a qualification in AutoCAD, Architectural Technology, Interior Design, or a related field with at least three years’ experience in retail, architecture, space planning, or design environments.
• Highly skilled in AutoCAD, including the creation of technical drawings, retail layouts, fixture and space planning, and maintaining standardized CAD protocols.
• Experienced in managing drawing revisions, document control, drawing distribution, and maintenance of CAD libraries and governance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with retail planning and collaboration tools such as StoreSpace, ACC, SharePoint, or Adobe Creative Suite is advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to coordinate and work effectively with consultants, international project teams, contractors, and various internal departments.
• Organized, detail-conscious, proactive, excellent communicator with an adaptable, collaborative style and a dedication to high-quality, continuous improvement.

Additional Information

This position offers a hybrid working arrangement with two days per week working remotely. The role provides 27 days of leave annually plus bank holidays, with an option to purchase an additional five days. Benefits include Tax Saver Tickets, access to a fitness center, and a subsidized cafeteria. Primark is committed to reasonable adjustments for candidates needing accessibility accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Employment is contingent upon background verification including right to work, education, references, and potentially criminal and financial checks.