Senior Detailer: AutoCAD Lead for Exhibit Production

Freeman Company; McCook (IL); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Life, Accident and Disability

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Freeman Company in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Detailer to create production-ready drawings for exhibits, collaborating with Sales, Creative, Production and Operations. The role supports growth across multiple teams and may involve 2–3 days in-office or on-site per week.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in detailing/drafting, expert AutoCAD (2D/3D) skills, and familiarity with Autodesk Vault. Hybrid work and travel to show sites may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Expert level in 2D/3D AutoCAD by Autodesk.
• Proficient in Autodesk Vault Professional.
• 5+ years of detailing and/or drafting experience in a manufacturing environment; tradeshow/event industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed production ready drawings depicting fabrication, construction and assembly of structures for exhibit and event projects, using AutoCAD software.
• Lay out and depict functional components for production and show site installation and assembly.
• Modify and revise designs to correct construction standards or to reduce production difficulties and cost.
• Prepare comprehensive BOM lists for production.
• Collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions.
• Consult with other departments to identify optimal construction methods while respecting the original design.
• Recommend design modifications to eliminate unnecessary costs or labor hours, and/or construction problems.
• Partner with Designers to provide feedback on construction challenges.
• Partner with Sales/Estimating/Design on business development opportunities.
• Evaluate feasibility of design ideas, based on appearance, safety, function, serviceability, budget, production costs/methods, and market characteristics.
• Confer with Sales, Design, Estimating and Production to develop enhanced production techniques and refine processes. Suggests solutions to production challenges.
• Aid Design by modeling complex structures in production ready form.
• Function as an expert with a deep understanding of customer needs and the organizations offerings.
• Can work independently or lead a small team of detailers depending on size, complexity, and scope of work.
• Perform QA/QC on all detail drawings from local team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

The Freeman Company in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Detailer to create production-ready drawings for exhibits, collaborating with Sales, Creative, Production and Operations. The role supports growth across multiple teams and may involve 2–3 days in-office or on-site per week.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in detailing/drafting, expert AutoCAD (2D/3D) skills, and familiarity with Autodesk Vault. Hybrid work and travel to show sites may be required.