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Assistant for Residential Measurements
NYFA
New York, NY, United States
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Description
We are a floorplan company that provides accurate and detailed floorplans (based on site measurements) for real estate use/advertising. We seek to hire freelance/part-time assistant who will be responsible for taking measurements of existing conditions of apartments and houses in Manhattan and Brooklyn mostly.
NOTE: Assistant will ONLY be required to produce ACCURATE HAND DRAWN
SKETCH in proportion on site (not digital file or AutoCAD drawing)
Assistant's sketches will be used to produce final/digital floorplans.
This position will allow you to explore the city, see some beautifully designed homes and meet interesting people.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Meeting company clients (real estate agents) at the property
- Drafting detailed 2D hand drawn sketch of existing layout on site IN PROPORTION and in a timely manner
- Submitting hand drawn sketches (with notes if any) over email
- Must be available for questions and clarification if necessary after the sketches are submitted
Sketch requirements:
- Clear and precise measurements to produce AutoCAD drawings from
- Overall room dimensions
- Appliances with dimensions
- Wall widths
- Windows/window sills depth
- Staircase details
- Door swings
- Built-ins, if any (other furniture is usually not included unless requested prior appointment)
- Ceiling heights
- Exposure of the property
- Skylights
- Outside areas and details (example: planters, levels, fountains, pools, AC units)
- Room labels must be included and should be discussed with the agent on site
- Any other comments from agent should be noted and submitted with sketches
Qualifications:
- Experience measuring apartments and houses using a laser measurer. Must bring your own. No tape measures(!)
- Good knowledge of AutoCAD (in order to provide detailed sketches to produce digital floorplans from)
- Availability to take appointments/go to properties during regular work hours (9am-5pm)
- Strong work ethic and punctuality (ability to navigate subway in order to be at appointments on time)
- Self motivated with excellent organizational and communication skills
Required experience:
- Precise measurements of existing conditions of apartments and houses
- AutoCAD
Required education:
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Interior Design/current student
Ideal candidate:
Graduate student or starting architect with experience described
Pay per project/up to $40 an hour
Pay varies depending on:
- your speed measuring
- size and complexity of property
- travel time