Position Overview

The CAD Detailer II uses AutoCAD to 3D draft across all disciplines: exhibits, events, and tradeshows. This position is responsible for taking designs executed by others in conjunction with direction from a production manager to create construction plans, overall layouts, setup guides, etc. for the build and installation of small to large projects. This position reports to the Manager of CAD Engineering.

Key Job Responsibilities 

• Create overall drawings of designed events, tradeshows, and exhibits.

• Create construction plans for a wood & metal shop.

• Create assembly and set-up drawings.

• Create and edit drawings for structures using aluminum modular systems: Agam, beMatrix, etc.

• Work with Production Managers and Shop Leads to collectively come up with creative solutions.

• When applicable, liaise with structural engineers and /or architects to address any potential structural or life safety issues.

• Assist with requests to draw or alter floorplans when the department workload warrants.

• As needed, attend client meetings with sales or event management as a member of the project teams.

• Maintain and add to department library of dwg blocks- the department resource of pre-drawn pieces.

• Follow instructions from project team members.

• Perform other duties as assigned and deemed necessary under the direction of the department supervisor.

• Other duties assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in environment design, technical theatre, industrial design, or related field

• 3+ years of exhibit/tradeshow/theatre fabrication experience

• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, drawing in 3D

• Alternately acceptable is successful completion of a formal Computer Aided Drafting degree/certification/program

• Experience with 3dsMax, Vectorworks, Illustrator a plus

• Experience with the Expocad Contractor plugin for AutoCAD a plus

• Experience with aluminum modular systems (Agam, Octonorm, beMatrix, etc.) a plus

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite with the ability to quickly learn new job-related software

• Ability to work and interact with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and skillsets, including discussing fabrication principles and methods, and the capabilities of AutoCAD

• Organization skills and problem-solving skills

• Willingness to travel (