CAD Detailer – Experiential & Events

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Transform innovative design ideas into practical, feasible, and cost-efficient fabrication solutions.

• Produce detailed 2D and 3D CAD models, including plans, elevations, control drawings, assembly drawings, and setup drawings.

• Generate 3D solid models prepared for real-world manufacturing.

• Detail components for CNC cutting, fabrication, assembly, transport, and installation.

• Develop drawings that specify materials, finishes, hardware, dimensions, tolerances, part numbers, and electrical requirements.

• Create setup drawings for installation teams working on the show floor.

• Detail solutions that involve hanging structures, lighting, electrical, networking, AV, flooring, staging, and component positioning.

• Collaborate with Designers to ensure that creative concepts remain functional and feasible for manufacturing.

• Work closely with Project Management to address technical challenges and ensure project progress.

• Partner with Fabrication to confirm that CAD outputs are compatible with shop requirements.

• Assist Service teams by providing preparation, staging, shipping, and installation drawings.

• Supply Graphics with precise elevations and opportunities for graphic placement.

• Coordinate with external vendors to ensure alignment with project vision and company standards.

• Create and manage libraries of parts, layouts, and commonly used products.

• Implement ADA requirements, building codes, show-floor regulations, and fabrication standards.

• Enhance detailing processes, standards, and workflows.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2–5 years of detailing experience, preferably in the exhibit industry, architectural fabrication, or a related area.

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or equivalent education and experience.

• Proficient in AutoCAD 2D & 3D.

• Knowledge of millwork, metal fabrication, and fundamental engineering concepts.

• Strong understanding of drafting, dimensioning, tolerancing, and manufacturing procedures.

• Familiarity with production materials and their effective usage.

• CNC programming experience is advantageous.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Acrobat.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Creative, analytical, and practical problem-solving capabilities.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Capability to manage multiple projects while maintaining focus on details.

• Willingness to learn, adapt, and pursue continuous improvement.

• Confidence to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and propose improved construction methods.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Reasonable accommodations available for the application process.