CAD Designer

Sound Guyz Event Solutions, Inc.; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Sound Guyz Event Solutions, Inc. in Hartford, CT is seeking a CAD Designer to create detailed production drawings in Vectorworks for event, staging, rigging, lighting, video and audio needs.

You will translate site surveys and venue files into accurate floor plans, elevations, and diagrams, collaborating with producers, project managers, engineers and technicians to ensure safe, efficient execution.

Qualifications

• Requires Vectorworks experience in event production, entertainment, architecture, or related field.
• Portfolio demonstrating accurate technical drawings, layouts, and documentation.
• Strong spatial reasoning, drafting standards, measurement and detail management.
• Ability to interpret venue plans, technical specs, and production requirements.
• Clear communication and reliable control of revisions and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise event plans, elevations, sections, details, and equipment layouts in Vectorworks.
• Translate site surveys, venue files, production briefs, and equipment specifications into coordinated drawings.
• Develop clear staging, rigging, lighting, video, audio, power, and audience layouts.
• Maintain drawing standards, layers, classes, symbols, title blocks, revisions, and issue dates.
• Coordinate drawings with producers, project managers, engineers, venues, and technicians.

Skills

Vectorworks experience

Portfolio

Spatial reasoning

Venue plans interpretation

Communication & revisions

Tools

Vectorworks

Job description

About Sound Guyz Event Solutions, Inc.

Sound Guyz provides professional audio, video, lighting, staging, installation, and event-production services from Hartford, Connecticut. Our crews support concerts, corporate programs, festivals, broadcasts, and community events throughout Connecticut and regional markets.

Position Overview

The CAD Designer creates detailed production drawings in Vectorworks to communicate event, staging, rigging, lighting, video, and audio requirements. This role converts production concepts, venue information, and field measurements into accurate floor plans, elevations, equipment layouts, rigging diagrams, and installation documentation for safe and efficient execution.

What you will do

• Create and revise event plans, elevations, sections, details, and equipment layouts in Vectorworks.
• Translate site surveys, venue files, production briefs, and equipment specifications into coordinated drawings.
• Develop clear staging, rigging, lighting, video, audio, power, and audience layouts.
• Maintain drawing standards, layers, classes, symbols, title blocks, revisions, and issue dates.
• Coordinate drawings with producers, project managers, engineers, venues, and technicians.

What we are looking for

• Required practical experience using Vectorworks for event production, entertainment, architecture, or a related field.
• Portfolio demonstrating accurate technical drawings, layouts, and documentation.
• Strong spatial reasoning, drafting standards, measurement, and detail management.
• Ability to interpret venue plans, technical specifications, and production requirements.
• Clear communication and reliable control of revisions and deadlines.

Work Arrangement

This is an active, project-based opportunity with Sound Guyz Event Solutions, Inc., based in Hartford, CT. Assignments support events throughout Connecticut and regional markets. Scheduling, travel, and project details vary by assignment and may include evenings, weekends, load-in, show operation, and strike.

Applicants should describe relevant experience, certifications, equipment knowledge, availability, and work samples where applicable.

Sound Guyz Event Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for employees and applicants.