Technical Production Drafting - CAD

Technical Production Drafting - CAD and/or VectorWorks

This is a freelance, remote position

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

This role is right for you if:

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 VectorWorks and you have a background in technical theatre (Technical Director, Theatrical Production Manager, Lighting Designer, Scenic Designer, etc.)

What you’ll be doing:

• Drawing scaled floor plans of live events, brand activations, user conferences, and corporate meetings.
• Use AutoCAD or VectorWorks 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 over all 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.

What you'll bring to Jack:

• Must be fluent AutoCAD 2D (3D strongly encouraged, or a willingness to learn)
• Proficiency in VectorWorks 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.

Who you are:

• Experience in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects