2D CAD Designer for Festivals & Live Shows

Insomniac Events; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insomniac in Calabasas, CA is seeking a CAD Designer to create detailed 2D site plans for festivals and concerts, reporting to the Senior CAD Designer. The role combines office work with on-site responsibilities and requires frequent travel.

Candidates should bring 5+ years of 2D CAD experience, especially in outdoor environments, and be adept at AutoCad, Civil Engineering, and Adobe Creative Suite. A passion for music and the live event world helps, as does readiness to work nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in 2D CAD work, ideally in outdoor applications.
• Live event experience a definite asset.
• Strong in both task-oriented & overall big picture.
• Strong understanding of prioritization in a demanding & fast-paced work environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in organization and multitasking on projects pertaining to numerous shows at once.
• Ability to identify and solve problems in efficient manner.
• Comfortable working in always on, fast-paced, start-up environment.
• Possesses deep passion for music; motivated to learn ins-and-outs of industry.
• Adheres to all requirements for confidentiality of corporate, strategic and marketing information.
• Must be able to travel frequently and work events on nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) & Google Drive (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Calendar).
• Strong knowledge of AutoCad and Civil Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Suites (Illustrator, Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude.
• Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small.

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 help accelerate the site plan development process
• Participate in site visits to take measurements and make 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 from objects such as distance, radius, angle, and volume.
• 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

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to safety

Fast-paced startup environment

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCad

Civil Engineering

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Job description

Insomniac in Calabasas, CA is seeking a CAD Designer to create detailed 2D site plans for festivals and concerts, reporting to the Senior CAD Designer. The role combines office work with on-site responsibilities and requires frequent travel.

Candidates should bring 5+ years of 2D CAD experience, especially in outdoor environments, and be adept at AutoCad, Civil Engineering, and Adobe Creative Suite. A passion for music and the live event world helps, as does readiness to work nights and weekends.