Hybrid Vectorworks Designer & CAD Manager for Live Events

Cornerstone Technologies; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Portfolio submission required

In-office with hybrid option

Travel and onsite support

Job summary

Cornerstone Technologies seeks a Vectorworks Designer / CAD Manager to design detailed 2D and 3D drawings for live events, conferences, and experiential environments. You will produce layouts, production packages, and backstage plans that translate concepts into buildable realities.

You will work closely with Creative Directors and Producers, maintain CAD standards, and ensure compliance with venue regulations and safety codes while staying current with industry technologies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in live events, theater, AV production, experiential marketing, or entertainment design
• Advanced proficiency in Vectorworks Spotlight
• Strong portfolio showcasing event layouts, technical drawing packages, and production design work
• Experience working in fast-paced production or event environments

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D and 3D technical drawings for live events, including general session layouts, seating plans, stage configurations, scenic environments, registration and exhibit layouts, production and backstage areas, rigging and technical coordination drawings
• Develop accurate, organized, and presentation-quality drawing packages using Vectorworks Spotlight
• Collaborate with Creative Teams, Producers, Technical Directors, and clients to translate creative concepts into functional event environments
• Produce technical packages that support fabrication, production, and onsite execution
• Maintain CAD standards, templates, symbol libraries, and file organization systems across the organization
• Coordinate drawing revisions and updates throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure layouts comply with venue regulations, ADA requirements, and fire code safety standards
• Support production teams with accurate technical documentation for fabrication and onsite execution
• Stay current on industry trends, software advancements, and live event technologies

Skills

Vectorworks Spotlight

2D/3D drafting

Live events

Project coordination

Tools

Vectorworks Spotlight

Renderworks

Cinema 4D

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Cornerstone Technologies seeks a Vectorworks Designer / CAD Manager to design detailed 2D and 3D drawings for live events, conferences, and experiential environments. You will produce layouts, production packages, and backstage plans that translate concepts into buildable realities.

You will work closely with Creative Directors and Producers, maintain CAD standards, and ensure compliance with venue regulations and safety codes while staying current with industry technologies.