CAD Detailer - Experiential & Events

Summary

Jack Morton designs and builds brand experiences that create meaningful connections for clients. The CAD Detailer will transform creative concepts into buildable, cost-effective fabrication solutions by developing detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings, coordinating with design, project management, fabrication, service, graphics, and vendors, and supporting exhibit installation.

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 make sure 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

• 2–5 years of detailing experience, ideally in the exhibit industry, architectural fabrication, or a related field
• Strong AutoCAD 2D & 3D skills
• Understanding of millwork, metal fabrication, and basic engineering concepts
• Strong knowledge of drafting, dimensioning, tolerancing, and manufacturing processes
• Understanding of production materials and how they can be used effectively
• 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
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent education and experience
• CNC programming experience is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 2–5 years of detailing experience, ideally in the exhibit industry, architectural fabrication, or a related field
• Strong AutoCAD 2D & 3D skills
• Understanding of millwork, metal fabrication, and basic engineering concepts
• Strong knowledge of drafting, dimensioning, tolerancing, and manufacturing processes
• Understanding of production materials and how they can be used effectively
• 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

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent education and experience
• CNC programming experience is a plus