CAD Designer III

Guitar Center • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The CAD Designer III is responsible for producing accurate and timely audio-visual document packages. Working with Design and Project Engineers, the role converts sold scopes of work and proposals into AV Facilities and Electrical Infrastructure drawings—including architectural plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, and details—for the build team before AV installation. The position also produces AV Functional Wiring Diagrams for internal and external AV installers and contributes to the ongoing development and maintenance of CAD standards, block libraries, and drawing templates.

The role collaborates with project teams and construction BIM teams as needed, participates in CAD standards development and internal kickoff and scheduling meetings, and communicates workload, deadlines, and scheduling concerns. Occasional travel may be required based on business needs.

Requirements

• Seven years of relevant work experience with Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit software.
• Experience as a project lead using BIM360 for large AV, Broadcast, or Media projects.
• Familiarity with Visio, Modus VR, and/or other drawing platforms.
• Basic proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Basic knowledge of large-format plotters, scanners, and printers.
• Basic knowledge of video, audio, and basic networking principles.
• Ability to interpret and add to architectural facilities drawings.
• Ability to produce design documentation.
• Basic knowledge of AV, electrical, and power requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or CTS.

Responsibilities

• With guidance from the project team, produce AV Facilities and Electrical drawings for pre-installation rough-in.
• With guidance from the project team, produce AV Functional Wiring Diagrams for AV installation.
• Coordinate with the construction BIM team when necessary.
• Contribute to the development of the CAD Standards database through block creation and maintenance.
• Attend and contribute to CAD Standards development meetings.
• Attend internal company kickoff and scheduling meetings, clearly communicating workload, deadlines, and other scheduling concerns.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Gig leave for employee musicians to take time off to perform and return to work after a tour.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Mental health support.
• Paid sick, holiday, and vacation time.
• Employee discount program.
• Tuition reimbursement options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior