Insomniac - CAD Designer

Live Nation Entertainment • Calabasas, CA

17d • $72,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority. Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

Requirements

• At least 5 years’ experience in 2D CAD work, ideally in outdoor applications
• Strong in both task-oriented & overall big picture
• Strong understanding of prioritization in a demanding & fast-paced work environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in organization and multitasking on projects pertaining to numerous shows at once
• Ability to identify and solve problems in efficient manner
• Comfortable working in 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

Nice To Haves

• Live event experience a definite asset

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed, multi-layered 2D CAD drawings for all experience elements for festivals and concerts
• Ensure that safety standards are maintained on every experience plan
• Learn the standard site plan layout for all Insomniac festivals to help accelerate the site plan development process
• Participate in site visits to take measurements and make notes to aid in site plan development
• Create GEOTAGGED drawings with measurements for placement of site items and be onsite during festival load-in to confirm accurate placement
• 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.
• Communicate with various departments and incorporate knowledge gained into drawings
• Prepare capacity studies for the entire site and for specific stage audience areas as requested
• Create as built plans of projects for record and use for following planning
• Work with the site production team to place all key festival elements during the build process
• Be responsible to maintain company owned plotters and related measurement equipment
• Identify and communicate potential design problems to the Festival/Concert producer
• Frequent travel will be required (economy)

Benefits

• We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.
• We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law.
• As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Insomniac also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations.
• Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek.
• Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process.
• Insomniac will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed