2D CAD Designer for Experiential Festivals

Live Nation, Inc; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Insomniac in Calabasas, CA is seeking a CAD Designer to create detailed 2D site plans for festival experiences. You will work on-site with the production team, travel to events, and report to the Senior CAD Designer.

This full-time role requires travel and a passion for dance music culture and design space. The position emphasizes safety, precision in site plans, and collaboration with multiple departments to execute complex festival builds.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in 2D CAD work for live events.
• Live event production experience is a definite asset.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Drive; knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed, multi-layered 2D CAD drawings for all experience elements for festivals and concerts.
• Ensure that safety standards are maintained on every experience plan.
• Learn the standard site plan layout for all Insomniac festivals to accelerate development.
• Participate in site visits to take measurements and notes to aid in site plan development.
• Create geotagged drawings with measurements for placement of site items and be onsite during festival load-in to confirm accurate placement.
• Be able to specify a series of points or select an object to find the enclosed area and other geometric information.
• Communicate with various departments and incorporate knowledge gained into drawings.
• Prepare capacity studies for the entire site and for specific stage audience areas as requested.
• Create as-built plans of projects for record and use for following planning.
• Work with the site production team to place all key festival elements during the build process.
• Be responsible to maintain company owned plotters and related measurement equipment.
• Identify and communicate potential design problems to the Festival/Concert producer.
• Frequent travel will be required (economy).

Skills

2D CAD

Event production

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Illustrator

Excel

Google Drive

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Insomniac in Calabasas, CA is seeking a CAD Designer to create detailed 2D site plans for festival experiences. You will work on-site with the production team, travel to events, and report to the Senior CAD Designer.

This full-time role requires travel and a passion for dance music culture and design space. The position emphasizes safety, precision in site plans, and collaboration with multiple departments to execute complex festival builds.