CAD DRAFTER/ 3D DESIGNER

Job Description

Job Description

CAD Draftsperson / 3D Designer

SketchUp / Rhino / AutoCAD | Custom Fabrication & Event Production

Location: Hicksville, NY
Pay: $30 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time

We are looking for a CAD Draftsperson / 3D Designer to create detailed drawings and 3D models for custom fabrication, event production, scenic builds, millwork, displays, and installations.

The ideal candidate is proficient in SketchUp / AutoCAD / Rhino and understands how to turn a creative concept into a design that can actually be built. This position will work closely with our project managers and fabrication team to develop designs from initial concept through production.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using SketchUp, Rhino, or similar software
• Develop shop drawings from concepts, sketches, renderings, and field measurements
• Produce dimensioned plans, elevations, sections, and construction details
• Design custom event structures, scenic elements, displays, millwork, signage, and fixtures
• Translate client and designer concepts into fabrication-ready drawings
• Make revisions based on client feedback and production requirements
• Work directly with carpenters, CNC operators, printers, metal fabricators, and installation crews
• Review designs for constructability and identify potential fabrication issues before production
• Assist with material selection and efficient use of sheet goods and other materials
• Prepare files for CNC and other digital fabrication processes when required
• Maintain organized project drawings and revisions
• Verify critical dimensions before releasing projects for fabrication

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in SketchUp / AutoCAD / Rhino
• Experience with CAD drafting, 3D modeling, or technical design
• Ability to create accurate, clearly dimensioned drawings
• Strong understanding of scale, measurements, and spatial relationships
• Ability to interpret sketches, architectural drawings, and design concepts
• Understanding of basic construction and fabrication methods
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet production deadlines
• Good communication skills and ability to work directly with project managers and fabricators

Preferred Experience

• Event production or scenic fabrication
• Floorplan generation
• Custom millwork
• Exhibits and trade shows
• Retail displays
• Architectural fabrication
• CNC routing
• Woodworking
• Basic metal fabrication
• Large-format printing and signage
• AutoCAD or similar CAD software
• Adobe Illustrator
• V-Ray, Enscape, or other rendering software
• Grasshopper or parametric modeling

What We're Looking For

This is a production-focused design position , not strictly an architectural or conceptual design role. We need someone who understands that drawings must communicate clearly to the people actually building the project.

The right candidate can take a concept and determine how it should be constructed, how the pieces fit together, and how to clearly document it for fabrication and installation.

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