CAD Designer

Litania Sports Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

STD

LTD

Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Litania Sports Group, a leading sports equipment manufacturer, seeks a Designer to join the PORTER team. You will design custom indoor sports equipment, produce CAD assemblies and drawings, and ensure manufacturability and installation readiness.

Responsibilities include interpreting plans, collaborating with sales and engineering, and producing detailed documentation. This full-time onsite role offers benefits and growth within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience reading architectural plans and specifications.
• Proficiency with CAD software for 3D modeling and drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural plans, specs, and sketches from customers.
• Design custom products and equipment layouts using CAD tools.
• Develop detailed drawings and assemblies for manufacturing and installation.
• Evaluate designs for safety, functionality, manufacturability, and cost.
• Modify designs based on customer requests and production needs.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and customers to ensure project success.
• Generate BOMs and release designs to production.
• Maintain project documentation in company systems.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD design

Architectural plans interpretation

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office (Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook

Tools

CAD software

Job description

CAD Design

Are you passionate about design and creating solutions that turn concepts into real-world products? Litania Sports Group, a world leader in sports equipment manufacturing, is seeking a Designer to join our PORTER team. If you enjoy solving design challenges, collaborating with customers and coworkers, and seeing your work come to life, we’d love to talk with you.
At LSG, we “Build the Best” by employing the best. We thrive on teamwork, excellence, innovation, and having fun while creating industry-leading sports equipment used in schools, universities, and athletic facilities across the country.

Position Summary

The Designer is responsible for designing custom-manufactured products for the indoor sports industry, including basketball backstops, volleyball systems, divider curtains, and other PORTER brand equipment. Using architectural plans, specifications, and customer requirements, you will create detailed CAD assemblies, production drawings, and equipment layouts that support manufacturing and field installation.
Litania Sports Group promotes a team environment. The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.

What You’ll Do

• Review and interpret architectural plans, specifications, and customer-provided sketches.
• Design custom products and equipment layouts using CAD software and engineering drawing tools.
• Develop detailed drawings and assemblies for manufacturing and installation.
• Evaluate designs for safety, functionality, appearance, manufacturability, serviceability, and cost.
• Modify and refine designs based on customer requests, production requirements, and project changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing products and design processes.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and customers to ensure project success.
• Assist in solving design challenges and recommending practical solutions.
• Generate bills of materials (BOMs) and release completed designs to production.
• Maintain project information and documentation within company systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to read and understand architectural plans and specifications.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD modeling software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop practical design solutions from incomplete or complex information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy and quality.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and customer demands.

Why Join LSG?

• Design products that are installed and used in athletic facilities throughout North America.
• Work with an experienced team dedicated to quality and innovation.
• Contribute directly to products that support competition, teamwork, and athletic excellence.
• Be part of an organization that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and employee development.

Benefits

All full-time employees are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match up to 6%

Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly

Pay Rate: Starting at $20.00 per hour

Work Location: Onsite
Litania Sports Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.