CAD & 3D Production Designer

aquaterra; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision insurance

3% matching IRA

Paid time off + holidays

Life insurance

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

AquaTerra Outdoors is seeking a detail-oriented CAD & 3D Production Designer to join our design team. You will translate design concepts into construction documentation and immersive 3D visual models for outdoor living projects.

The ideal candidate has strong AutoCAD and SketchUp skills, a portfolio of 2D drafting and 3D visualization, and experience producing construction sets. Residential landscape experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp, capable of building standard construction sets and 3D models.
• Construction documentation experience with clean, accurate drawing sets.
• Portfolio demonstrating 2D drafting/construction details and 3D modeling work.

Responsibilities

• Translate landscape design concepts into complete construction documents (plans, elevations, details).
• Develop detailed 3D models and renderings to visualize outdoor spaces.
• Coordinate revisions with the design team to meet construction standards.
• Maintain CAD standards, layer structures, and block libraries across projects.

Skills

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Construction Documentation

Portfolio

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and creative CAD & 3D Production Designer to join our design team. In this role, you will play a key part in turning design concepts into highly detailed construction documentation and immersive 3D visual models.

If you thrive in a collaborative design environment, have strong technical drafting skills, and take pride in precision and design presentation, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate preliminary landscape design concepts and sketches into complete, accurate construction documentation (plan sets, construction details, layouts, and elevations).
• Develop detailed 3D models and renderings using SketchUp to visualize outdoor living spaces and site designs.
• Coordinate with the design team to make revisions, incorporate feedback, and ensure documentation meets construction standards.
• Maintain organized CAD standards, layer structures, and block libraries across projects.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD & SketchUp (must be capable of efficiently building standard construction sets and 3D models).
• Construction Documentation Experience: Proven ability to create clean, accurate, and detailed technical drawing sets.
• Portfolio Required: Applicants must provide a portfolio or work samples demonstrating both 2D drafting/construction details and 3D modeling work.

Preferred / Plus:

• 2+ years of professional experience in technical drafting and 3D visualization.
• Residential Landscape Architecture or Design experience is preferred, but candidate experience in architectural/site drafting will also be considered.
• Experience with 3D rendering engines such as Lumion or D5 Render is a strong plus.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• 3% matching IRA
• Paid time off + holidays
• Life insurance
• Continuing education opportunities

AquaTerra Outdoors is a full-service, award-winning design/build firm that creates personalized environments for families passionate about outdoor living.