Scenic AutoCAD Designer

HMR Designs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HMR Designs is seeking a CAD Drafter to create accurate scenic and furniture production drawings in AutoCAD for custom event fabrication projects. You will collaborate with Design, Sales, Production, and Installation teams to turn concepts into detailed drawings.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, creative, and capable of juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3–5 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• 3-5 years of experience in scenic, set, or interior design.
• Demonstrated eye for proportion, composition, and visual design.
• Portfolio showcasing scenic, exhibit, retail, experiential, furniture, or environmental design work.
• Ability to balance creative design with fabrication constraints.
• Familiarity with custom fabrication, exhibit development, or scenic fabrication.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple competing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently while collaborating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate scenic and furniture production drawings in AutoCAD for custom event fabrication projects.
• Collaborate with Design, Sales, Production, and Installation teams to convert design concepts into detailed drawings.
• Ensure projects are completed accurately, on schedule, and with complete documentation.

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The CAD Drafter is responsible for creating accurate scenic and furniture production drawings in AutoCAD for custom event fabrication projects. This position works closely with the Design, Sales, Production, and Installation teams to convert design concepts into detailed design and fabrication drawings while ensuring projects are completed accurately, on schedule, and with complete documentation.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, creative, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced custom fabrication environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• 3-5 years of experience in scenic, set, or interior design.
• Demonstrated eye for proportion, composition, and visual design.
• Portfolio showcasing scenic, exhibit, retail, experiential, furniture, or environmental design work.
• Ability to balance creative design with fabrication constraints.
• Familiarity with custom fabrication, exhibit development, or scenic fabrication.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple competing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently while collaborating with

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with fabrication methods and materials, including wood, aluminum, acrylic, and steel.
• Create detailed scenic designs and production drawings using AutoCAD. Drawings are to include accurate dimensions, annotations, installation instructions, and details.
• Produce fabrication and assembly drawings for items moving into the shop.
• Create CNC Files from production drawings as needed.
• Revise drawings based on design changes and production feedback.
• Verify dimensions, material specifications, and assembly details before drawings are released.
• Maintain organized drawing files and revision history