Autocad Designer

The Pineapple Agency is looking for a precise, detail-driven, and dependable AutoCAD Specialist to translate creative concepts into accurate, buildable drawings across all of The Pineapple Agency’s projects. This specialist will be the technical link between the creative vision and the shop floor, turning design ideas into clear, production-ready documentation that the fabrication team, vendors, and field crews can build and install with confidence

The AutoCAD Specialist will be held accountable for drawings that are accurate, complete, and delivered on time so that projects stay on budget and on schedule. They will work in 2D AutoCAD to produce floor plans, elevations, sections, and fabrication details for custom scenic builds, experiential activations, brand environments, trade show booths, and venue layouts. They will also prepare cut files and DXF files that drive shop machinery, including CNC routers and laser cutter

s.The AutoCAD Specialist will interface with creative, production, account management, and shop floor teams to capture project requirements, resolve technical issues early, and keep drawings current as designs evolve. The incumbent will be a careful problem-solver, a strong communicator, and a reliable partner who helps the team build things right the first tim

• nts3-5 years of AutoCAD drafting experience, ideally in fabrication, scenic, exhibits, experiential, or event product
• ion Expert-level 2D AutoCAD skills, including layers, blocks, dimensioning, annotation, model space and paper space, layouts, and viewport scal
• ing Ability to produce clear, accurate shop and fabrication drawings, including floor plans, elevations, sections, and detail vi
• ews Experience preparing CNC cut files and DXF files for routers, laser cutters, and similar shop equipm
• ent Strong understanding of dimensioning, tolerances, scale, and standard drafting conventi
• ons Working knowledge of common fabrication materials and methods, such as wood, metal, acrylic, and laminate, and how they affect a bu
• ld Ability to read and interpret sketches, renderings, and design intent, and translate them into buildable document at
• ion Experience creating and maintaining bills of materials, hardware schedules, and drawing no
• tes Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and consiste
• ncy Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple drawings and projects simultaneou
• sly Ability to manage file standards, revisions, and version control across many active proje
• cts Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work closely with creative and shop te
• ams Proven ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environm
• ent Extremely resourceful, proactive, and solutions-orien

• to:
  
  Produce accurate, production-ready 2D drawings for all TPA projects, including floor plans, elevations, sections, and det
• ails Translate creative concepts and design intent into clear, buildable documenta
• tion Maintain consistent drawing standards, title blocks, layers, and file naming across all proj
• ects
  
  Keep drawings current as designs evolve, issuing clean revisions and tracking vers
• ions Organize and maintain drawing files, archives, and project documenta
• tion
  
  Be knowledgeable about the status of all drawings and proactively flag issues and conflicts e

• to:
  
  Interpret sketches, renderings, and design intent and identify what is needed to make concepts build
• able Recommend practical adjustments that preserve the creative vision while improving feasibi
• lity Provide accurate dimensions and layouts to support presentation and client mater

• to:
  
  Develop detailed fabrication and shop drawings that the build team can execute dire
• ctly Prepare CNC cut files and DXF files for routers, laser cutters, and other shop equip
• ment Create bills of materials, hardware schedules, and notes that support accurate purchasing and asse
• mbly Confirm material choices, build methods, and tolerances with the shop before drawings are rele
• ased Resolve technical questions on the floor and update drawings as builds prog

• to:
  
  Capture project scope, dimensions, deadlines, and venue requirements at the start of each pro
• ject Support statement of work assumptions, staffing plans, and timelines with accurate draw
• ings Provide layouts and load-in and load-out diagrams for venues and event s
• ites Coordinate drawing deliverables and deadlines so projects stay on schedule and on bu

• to:
  
  Prepare and issue clear technical drawings and cut files for outside production as ne
• eded Answer vendor questions and review returned files to confirm they match design in
• tent Maintain a single source of truth for the current, approved drawing set on every pro