Creative Fabrication Design Detailer​/Drafting Design Detailer

About Weber Group

Weber Group is an award-winning design and construction company, recognized as one of the Best Places to Work 2024 and a Fastest 50 Winner. As the fastest-growing General Contractor in Greater Louisville, we bring innovation to projects nationwide, working with top-tier companies in sectors like multi-family housing, senior living, commercial construction, and themed entertainment fabrication. We are an active EOS-implemented company, driven by our core values:

• We Get It Done
• We Are a Menagerie of Very Talented People
• We Build Great Stuff
• We Are Active Listeners

Creative Fabrication Design Detailer/Drafting Design Detailer

Fabrication Design Supervisor

Weber Creative is seeking a Creative Fabrication Designer/Detailer who thrives at the intersection of concept, design, and real-world fabrication. This role is responsible for translating creative ideas into accurate, buildable designs and detailed fabrication drawings that guide projects from concept through production.

The ideal candidate understands materials, construction methods, and shop workflows, and can collaborate closely with creative, production, and fabrication teams to ensure designs are visually compelling, structurally sound, and fabrication ready.

• Collaborate directly with designers, fabricators, and project managers to refine designs, and resolve fabrication challenges.
• Translate conceptual designs into accurate, buildable geometry while accounting for material behavior, tolerances, and machine constraints.
• Contribute creative problem-solving while maintaining budget, timeline, and material constraints

• Develop fabrication strategy documents to be submitted for client approval.
• Iterate designs based on client, fabrication, and real-world feedback to improve fit, finish, and constructability.
• Develop detailed shop and installation drawings for one-off and low volume custom fabrication.
• Compile project specific BOM.
• Update models/drawings to maintain as-built details throughout fabrication process.

• Work closely with fabricators, welders, carpenters, artists, and project managers to ensure build accuracy.
• Support prototyping, mockups, and fabrication troubleshooting.
• Participate in design reviews and production meetings as needed.
• Support fabrication and installation phases by addressing field and logistic conditions and adjusting designs as needed.

• Proven experience in fabrication design, detailing, or production drafting
• Strong understanding of materials such as wood, metal, plastics, composites, and finishes
• Proficiency in CAD and design software (e.g., Rhino, AutoCAD, Inventor, Solid Works, Sketch Up, or similar)
• Ability to read and create technical drawings and shop-ready documentation
• Excellent attention to detail and spatial understanding
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across creative and production teams

• 3+ years professional experience in experiential/interactive design, exhibits, events, retail displays, scenery, custom fabrication, or bachelor's degree in mechanical/structural engineering/related technical field.
• Knowledge of CNC, laser cutting, waterjet, or other digital fabrication processes
• Familiarity with structural considerations and basic engineering principles
• Experience working in or alongside a fabrication shop

• Creative thinker with a practical, hands-on mindset
• Organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
• Comfortable balancing creative intent with real-world constraints
• Proactive problem solver who takes ownership of deliverables

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Primary location is indoors in an office setting, and on the shop floor. May be exposed to contaminants such as solvents and paint fumes. Occasionally work outdoors or on location.

• Position may require work beyond normal working hours, on occasion.
• Travel, locally, regionally, may be required
• Communicates using English…