CAD Detailer: Experiential Exhibits Realized

Socket.dev; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack Morton seeks a CAD Detailer - Experiential & Events to translate designers' visions into fabrication-ready reality. You’ll produce detailed 2D/3D drawings, setup and assembly drawings, and evaluate materials, finishes, and hardware for exhibit builds.

Collaborate with Designers, Project Management, and Fabrication, ensuring manufacturability, ADA and code compliance, and on-time delivery for compelling brand experiences on the show floor.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of detailing experience in exhibit/architectural fabrication or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong AutoCAD 2D & 3D skills.
• Understanding of millwork, metal fabrication, and basic engineering concepts.
• Strong knowledge of drafting, dimensioning, tolerancing, and manufacturing processes.
• CNC programming experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Acrobat.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Creative, analytical, and practical problem-solving skills.
• Strong organization and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects without losing sight of the details.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously improve.
• Confidence to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and suggest better ways to build.

Responsibilities

• Turn creative design concepts into smart, buildable, and cost-effective fabrication solutions.
• Create detailed 2D and 3D CAD models, plans, elevations, control drawings, assembly drawings, and setup drawings.
• Develop 3D solid models that are ready for real-world manufacturing.
• Detail components for CNC cutting, fabrication, assembly, transportation, and installation.
• Create clear drawings showing materials, finishes, hardware, dimensions, tolerances, part numbers, and electrical requirements.
• Develop setup drawings that help installation teams confidently bring an exhibit together on the show floor.
• Detail solutions involving hanging structures, lighting, electrical, networking, AV, flooring, staging, and component placement.
• Work directly with Designers to make sure big creative ideas remain functional and manufacturable.
• Partner with Project Management to keep projects moving and solve technical challenges along the way.
• Collaborate with Fabrication to ensure what leaves CAD works in the shop.
• Support Service teams with prep, staging, shipping, and installation drawings.
• Provide Graphics with accurate elevations and graphic-placement opportunities.
• Work with external vendors to ensure their work aligns with the project vision and company standards.
• Create and maintain libraries of parts, layouts, and frequently used products.
• Apply knowledge of ADA requirements, building codes, show-floor regulations, and fabrication standards.
• Find opportunities to improve detailing processes, standards, and workflows.

Skills

Detailing experience

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

AutoCAD 3D

Microsoft Office

CNC programming basics

Job description

Jack Morton seeks a CAD Detailer - Experiential & Events to translate designers' visions into fabrication-ready reality. You’ll produce detailed 2D/3D drawings, setup and assembly drawings, and evaluate materials, finishes, and hardware for exhibit builds.

Collaborate with Designers, Project Management, and Fabrication, ensuring manufacturability, ADA and code compliance, and on-time delivery for compelling brand experiences on the show floor.