Cad Designer

Job Description

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Do you have experience in design & creative landscape? Then you're in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies a passion for both dance music culture and design space. Is this you? Read on…

THE ROLE

The CAD Designer is responsible for creating detailed 2D site plans for all Insomniac festivals and concerts. You will work in an office setting, but at times will need to fulfill travel requirements and work on site. This position reports to the Senior CAD Designer. This is a hybrid position.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepare detailed, multi-layered 2D site plan drawings for all experience elements for festivals and concerts using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Develop accurate base plan schematics for venue spaces not currently in our library
• Ensure that safety standards are maintained on every experience plan and understand the code for each city
• Help develop and maintain a standard site plan layout for all Insomniac festivals to help accelerate the site plan development process
• Conduct/Participate in site visits to gather data needed to complete the site plans for each show
• Be able to specify a series of points or select an object to find the enclosed area and other geometric information from objects such as distance, radius, angle, and volume
• Create GEOTAGGED files for GPS marking for each venue as needed
• Work with the site production team to place all key festival elements during the build process
• Prepare capacity studies for the entire site and for specific stage audience areas as requested
• Create as-built plans of each festival/concert for record and use in future planning
• Create venue access drawings using Illustrator, Photoshop, or AutoCAD
• Communicate with various departments and incorporate knowledge gained into drawings
• Identify and communicate potential design problems to the Festival/Concert producer
• Manage workflow by utilizing the project management tool (Asana)
• Recruit, train, and onboard members on the team both directly and partnering teams
• Other special projects and tasks as assigned as needed
• Some frequent travel may be required (economy)

QUALIFICATIONS
• At least 5 years of work experience in 2D/3D CAD work, ideally in outdoor applications
• Strong GPS Geotag mapping skills
• Live event experience is strongly preferred
• Drone Operator knowledge is not required but is strongly preferred
• Detail-oriented with a strong grasp of the overall big picture
• Strong understanding of prioritization in a demanding & fast-paced work environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly proficient in organization and multitasking on numerous projects simultaneously
• Strong ability to identify and solve problems in an efficient manner
• Comfortable working in an always-on, fast-paced, start-up environment
• Possesses deep passion for music; motivated to learn ins-and-outs of industry
• Adheres to all requirements for confidentiality of corporate, strategic and marketing information
• Must be able to travel frequently and work events on nights, holidays, and weekends
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) & Google Drive (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Calendar)
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil Engineering
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Suites (Illustrator, Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Must be motivated with an ''Everything is possible'' attitude
• Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small

WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments
• May work in drastic temperature climates when onsite at events
• Must be willing to frequently work and travel to events during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines and work events

Applicants for employment in the US must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.

Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-yjpnmm-216-73-216-84-42 in your application.