Senior Designer/Drafter

Job Description

Our client is a leading provider of live event production, custom fabrication, and audiovisual solutions, delivering large-scale experiences for corporate events, entertainment venues, experiential activations, and high-profile productions nationwide.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Designer/Drafter to lead drafting efforts, develop detailed 2D and 3D design documentation, and collaborate with engineering, fabrication, and production teams to deliver high-quality, buildable solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, extensive CAD experience, and a background in fabricated structures and custom projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of drafters across multiple projects.
• Assign tasks, review work, and ensure accuracy and consistency across all deliverables.
• Establish and maintain drafting standards, workflows, and best practices.
• Provide guidance, feedback, and training to support team development.

Drafting & Technical Oversight

• Oversee the creation of technical drawings and plans based on design specifications.
• Review and approve 2D drawings and 3D CAD models of components, assemblies, and environments.
• Ensure all drawing packages are accurate, complete, and fabrication-ready.
• Manage multiple fast-paced projects while maintaining priorities, milestones, and deadlines.
• Oversee generation of bills of materials (BOMs), assemblies, and engineering calculations.

Collaboration & Project Execution

• Work closely with engineers, designers, fabrication teams, and production personnel to translate concepts into buildable solutions.
• Lead drawing reviews, revisions, and redline updates throughout project lifecycles.
• Communicate design intent, technical constraints, and construction logic clearly across departments.
• Serve as a key liaison between design, engineering, and production teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, efficiency, and documentation standards.
• Support technical problem-solving during design, fabrication, and installation phases.
• Ensure alignment with fabrication capabilities, materials, and structural requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lift and move design- and technology-related equipment (up to 50 lbs.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required

• 5+ years of professional drafting, design, or CAD experience.
• 3–5+ years of advanced 3D CAD modeling and design experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading drafting teams, projects, or technical personnel.
• Strong understanding of:
• Wood and sheet goods
• Metal components and weldments
• Fabricated structures and assemblies
• Large-scale metal structures, roof systems, overhangs, or architectural statement pieces
• Strong proficiency creating detailed 2D drawing sets and complex 3D models.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Specialty Certifications (but not required)

• CSWP-SIM – "Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional – Simulation"
• CSWP-CAM – "Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional – CAM"
• CSWP-SM – "Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional – Sheet Metal"