Insomniac - CAD Designer

Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Do you have experience in design & creative landscape? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies a passion for both dance music culture and design space. Is this you? Read on…WHO ARE WE?

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.

THE ROLE The CAD Designer is responsible for creating detailed 2D site plans for all Insomniac creations. You will work in an office setting, but will at times need to fulfill travel requirements and work on site. This position reports to the Senior CAD Designer. This is not a fully remote position.

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)
QUALIFICATIONS 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 Auto Cad 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments

May work in drastic temperature climates

Must be willing to frequently work and travel to events during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines and work events

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