Overview
We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented CAD Design Drafter to join our dynamic design team. In this role, you will be instrumental in translating conceptual ideas into precise technical drawings and 3D models that support architectural design and event build projects. Your expertise in CAD software and building information modeling (BIM) tools will help ensure designs meet our team's build requirements and project specifications. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects while honing your drafting skills in a very creative and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Create accurate scenic and furniture production drawings for custom event fabrication projects. This position works closely with the Design, Sales, Production, and Installation teams to convert design concepts into detailed design and fabrication drawings while ensuring projects are completed accurately, on schedule, and with complete documentation.
Position Summary
The CAD Drafter is responsible for creating accurate scenic and furniture production drawings for custom event fabrication projects. This position works closely with the Design, Sales, Production, and Installation teams to convert design concepts into detailed design and fabrication drawings while ensuring projects are completed accurately, on schedule, and with complete documentation.
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, creative, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced custom fabrication environment.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- 3-5 years of experience in scenic, set, or interior design.
- Familiarity with custom fabrication, exhibit development, or scenic fabrication.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple competing deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with special event and theater fabrication methods and materials, including wood, aluminum, acrylic, and steel.
Essential Responsibilities
Drafting
- Create detailed scenic designs and production drawings using AutoCAD. Drawings are to include accurate dimensions, annotations, installation instructions, and details.
- Produce fabrication and assembly drawings for items moving into the shop.
- Create CNC Files from production drawings as needed.
- Revise drawings based on design changes and production feedback.
- Verify dimensions, material specifications, and assembly details before drawings are released.
- Maintain organized drawing files and revision history
Project Coordination
- Manage assigned workload to meet production schedules in coordination with the project manager.
- Curiosity and eagerness to independently seek out information and resolve drawing questions from multiple sources, including the warehouse team, project management, design, sales, and production departments.
- Proactively communicate scheduling concerns or project delays to management.
- Participate in project meetings as needed to clarify scope and requirements.
- Work closely with the Shop manager to estimate materials needed and determine construction details.
Documentation
- Upload all AutoCAD files to the company drive at the end of each workday.
- Maintain organized project folders and file naming standards.
- Create installation guides and other production documentation as required.
Quality Control
- Identify and flag potential fabrication or installation issues during the drafting process.
- Maintain drafting standards and consistency across projects.
- Respond timely to production questions and revise drawings as necessary during fabrication.
Performance Expectations
The successful candidate will:
- Complete drawings accurately and by established deadlines.
- Maintain daily updates in the project management system.
- Upload any AutoCAD or other files that need to be created on local desktops to their respective HMR Direct drive job folders each workday.
- Communicate blockers and missing information proactively.
- Maintain organized project documentation.
- Collaborate professionally with Design, Sales, Production, and Installation teams.
Join us to bring innovative designs to life through expert drafting! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while offering a stimulating environment where your skills can thrive in shaping the future of construction and design projects.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
