Senior CAD Detailer - Experiential & Events

Jack Morton Worldwide•Dayton, IL

About The Position

Jack Morton is seeking an experienced Senior CAD Detailer - Experiential & Events to transform ambitious designs into precise, efficient, production-ready solutions. This role involves technical leadership, problem-solving, and partnership throughout the project lifecycle, focusing on designing and building impactful brand experiences. The Senior CAD Detailer will work on large and complex exhibit projects, collaborating with various internal teams (Design, Estimating, Project Management, Fabrication, CNC, Graphics, Service) and external vendors. The position requires translating creative concepts into buildable realities, ensuring functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness, while also providing detailed technical information for production and installation.

Requirements

7–9+ years of CAD detailing experience, ideally within the exhibit industry, architectural fabrication, or a related field.
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and 3D.
Expert knowledge of drafting, dimensioning, tolerancing, solid modeling, and manufacturing processes.
Strong understanding of production materials and fabrication techniques.
Experience translating designs into real-world fabrication solutions.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Acrobat.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent organization and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
Confidence to challenge ideas, present solutions, and advocate for better ways to build.
Ability to work overtime when project demands require it.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
CNC programming experience is a strong plus.
Experience mentoring, leading, or supervising others is preferred.

Responsibilities

Transform design concepts and meshes into detailed, fabrication-ready 3D solid models.
Create accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings, plans, elevations, control drawings, assembly drawings, and setup drawings.
Develop components for CNC production, fabrication, assembly, and installation.
Provide detailed information for materials, finishes, hardware, dimensions, tolerances, electrical requirements, and part numbers.
Create setup drawings for complex show-floor environments, including hanging structures, lighting, electrical, networking, AV, flooring, staging, and component placement.
Partner with Designers to ensure creative concepts are functional, realistic, manufacturable, and cost-effective.
Work with Estimators to develop detailing hours and identify efficient fabrication solutions.
Collaborate with Project Management to deliver successful custom exhibits on time and within budget.
Work directly with Fabrication teams to ensure smooth handoffs and efficient production.
Support Service teams with drawings for prepping, staging, and shipping.
Provide Graphics teams with accurate elevations and graphic opportunities.
Coordinate with outside vendors to ensure products and services meet project requirements and company standards.
Build and maintain digital libraries of parts, layouts, and commonly used products.
Apply knowledge of ADA requirements, building codes, show-floor regulations, and fabrication standards.
Review models and drawings from team members and provide technical guidance.
Help improve drafting standards, processes, libraries, and workflows.
Serve as the technical lead on the most challenging projects.
Mentor team members, share knowledge, review work, and provide fabrication guidance across the team.
Work closely with the Lead Detailer on complex projects and support the Detailing Manager with project assignments, scheduling, forecasting, and onboarding.