Insomniac - CAD Designer

Live Nation Entertainment•Calabasas, CA

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

Insomniac is seeking a highly motivated CAD Designer with a passion for dance music culture and design. The CAD Designer will be responsible for creating detailed 2D site plans for all Insomniac creations, working in an office setting with occasional travel to event sites. This role reports to the Senior CAD Designer and is not fully remote.

Requirements

At least 5 years’ experience in 2D CAD work, ideally in outdoor applications.
Live event experience a definite asset.
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.

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).