Events Technical Production Drafting - CAD

Live Events Technical Production Drafting - CAD

Boston, Massachusetts, United States;
Chicago, IL;
New York, New York, United States;
Remote, USA;
San Francisco, California, United States

* This is a freelance, remote position

* Compensation range for this role is $35-75hr, commensurate with experience

You have experience drafting and have a passion for the finer details. You have a strong grasp of how to draft in either CAD or Vector Works and you have a background in technical theatre (Technical Director, Theatrical Production Manager, Lighting Designer, Scenic Designer, etc.)

• Drawing scaled floor plans of live events, brand activations, user conferences, and corporate meetings.
• Use AutoCAD or Vector Works to create and/or update drawings based on input or sketches from project stakeholders (Technical Director, Producer, DOP, etc.).
• Utilize knowledge of scenic construction principles, mathematics, materials, and physical sciences to complete detailed drawings.
• Create and make revisions to production drawings that include overall ground plans and/or detailed views with all necessary dimensions and labels.
• Maintain drafting standards utilizing appropriate company guidelines.
• Work directly with production staff, creative and Technical Directors on changes to CAD designs.
• Juggle several different projects and works with a variety of TDs and Producers simultaneously.

• Must be fluent AutoCAD 2D (3D strongly encouraged, or a willingness to learn)
• Proficiency in Vector Works is recommended but not required.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, (Word, Excel, Office)
• A background in Theatre (drafting, technical direction, production management, scenic design, lighting design, etc.), Live Events, or Architecture preferred.

• A self-starter, with some knowledge of audio, video, lighting, rigging, and scenic construction
• Willing to ask questions
• Work well in high pressure situations
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Good time management and organizational skills

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