Senior CAD Detailer - Experiential & Events

Socket.dev; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack Morton is seeking a Senior CAD Detailer - Experiential & Events in Addison, IL to turn ambitious show concepts into precise, fabrication-ready solutions. You’ll lead detailing efforts, collaborate with design, fabrication, and project teams, and ensure feasible, cost-effective outcomes for large-scale exhibits.

The role emphasizes mentorship, technical leadership, and the ability to guide complex projects through the full lifecycle, including coordination with external vendors and

Qualifications

• 7-9+ years CAD detailing experience, ideally in exhibits or architectural fabrication.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and 3D.
• Expert knowledge of drafting, tolerancing, solid modeling, and fabrication processes.
• Strong understanding of production materials and fabrication techniques.

Responsibilities

• Transform concepts into fabrication-ready 3D solid models.
• Create detailed 2D/3D CAD drawings, plans, elevations, and setup drawings.
• Develop components for CNC production, fabrication, assembly, and installation.
• Provide detailed information on materials, finishes, hardware, dimensions, tolerances, and part numbers.
• Create setup drawings for complex show-floor environments.
• Partner with Designers to ensure concepts are functional and cost-effective.
• Collaborate with Estimators to develop detailing hours and efficient solutions.
• Coordinate with Project Management to deliver exhibits on time and within budget.
• Work with Fabrication teams for smooth handoffs and production.

Skills

CAD detailing

AutoCAD

3D modeling

Drafting standards

Mentoring

Manufacturing processes

CNC programming

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Experience Without LimitsCome shape the future of brand experience.

At Jack Morton, we design and buildhead-turning, smile-inducing, impact-driving brand experiences that redefine what experiential marketing can achieve. We help our clientsunlock the full value of experiences by turning bold ideas into meaningful connections.

That takes a team that’s bold, curious, and acts as one. We build on each other’s ideas, challenge conventions, and show up for one another every day. Here, you’ll do your best work, grow quickly, and partner across clients, disciplines, and global teams to bring new ideas to life.

This is a place where curiosity drives what’s next, boldness raises the bar, and every win is shared. Where ownership is expected, egos are left at the door, and the work reflects the passion and talent of the people behind it.

Experience without limits—in your work, your growth, and your impact.

Turn bold ideas into buildable reality.

What happens when creative vision meets technical expertise?

We’re looking for an experienced Senior CAD Detailer - Experiential & Events who knows how to take ambitious designs and turn them into precise, efficient, production-ready solutions. If you can look at a complex 3D concept and immediately start thinking about how it will be fabricated, assembled, transported, and installed, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

This is not simply a drafting position. You’ll be a technical leader, problem-solver, and key partner throughout the entire project lifecycle.

The Opportunity

As a Senior CAD Detailer - Experiential & Events, you’ll work on some of our largest and most complex exhibit projects, collaborating across Design, Estimating, Project Management, Fabrication, CNC, Graphics, Service, and external vendors.

What You’ll Do

• Transform design concepts and meshes into detailed, fabrication-ready 3D solid models.
• Create accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings, plans, elevations, control drawings, assembly drawings, and setup drawings.
• Develop components for CNC production, fabrication, assembly, and installation.
• Provide detailed information for materials, finishes, hardware, dimensions, tolerances, electrical requirements, and part numbers.
• Create setup drawings for complex show-floor environments, including hanging structures, lighting, electrical, networking, AV, flooring, staging, and component placement.
• Partner with Designers to ensure creative concepts are functional, realistic, manufacturable, and cost-effective.
• Work with Estimators to develop detailing hours and identify efficient fabrication solutions.
• Collaborate with Project Management to deliver successful custom exhibits on time and within budget.
• Work directly with Fabrication teams to ensure smooth handoffs and efficient production.
• Support Service teams with drawings for prepping, staging, and shipping.
• Provide Graphics teams with accurate elevations and graphic opportunities.
• Coordinate with outside vendors to ensure products and services meet project requirements and company standards.
• Build and maintain digital libraries of parts, layouts, and commonly used products.
• Apply knowledge of ADA requirements, building codes, show-floor regulations, and fabrication standards.
• Review models and drawings from team members and provide technical guidance.
• Help improve drafting standards, processes, libraries, and workflows.
• Serve as the technical lead on the most challenging projects.

Leadership & Mentorship

At this level, your expertise goes beyond your own projects.

You’ll mentor team members, share knowledge, review work, and provide fabrication guidance across the team. You’ll work closely with the Lead Detailer on complex projects and support the Detailing Manager when needed with project assignments, scheduling, forecasting, and onboarding.

You’ll help make the entire detailing team better.

What You Bring

• 7-9+ years of CAD detailing experience, ideally within the exhibit industry, architectural fabrication, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and 3D.
• Expert knowledge of drafting, dimensioning, tolerancing, solid modeling, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of production materials and fabrication techniques.
• Experience translating designs into real-world fabrication solutions.
• CNC programming experience is a strong plus.
• Experience mentoring, leading, or supervising others is preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Acrobat.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Confidence to challenge ideas, present solutions, and advocate for better ways to build.
• Ability to work overtime when project demands require it.

Last but not least, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion.

Jack Morton is an equal opportunity employer; we strongly value diversity at our companies. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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