CAD DRAFTER/ 3D DESIGNER

CAD Draftsperson / 3D Designer

SketchUp / Rhino | Custom Fabrication & Event Production

Location: Hicksville, NY
Pay: $20–$30 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time

We are looking for a CAD Draftsperson / 3D Designer to create detailed drawings and 3D models for custom fabrication, event production, scenic builds, millwork, displays, and installations.

The ideal candidate is proficient in SketchUp and/or Rhino and understands how to turn a creative concept into a design that can actually be built. This position will work closely with our project managers and fabrication team to develop designs from initial concept through production.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using SketchUp, Rhino, or similar software
• Develop shop drawings from concepts, sketches, renderings, and field measurements
• Produce dimensioned plans, elevations, sections, and construction details
• Design custom event structures, scenic elements, displays, millwork, signage, and fixtures
• Translate client and designer concepts into fabrication-ready drawings
• Make revisions based on client feedback and production requirements
• Work directly with carpenters, CNC operators, printers, metal fabricators, and installation crews
• Review designs for constructability and identify potential fabrication issues before production
• Assist with material selection and efficient use of sheet goods and other materials
• Prepare files for CNC and other digital fabrication processes when required
• Maintain organized project drawings and revisions
• Verify critical dimensions before releasing projects for fabrication

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in SketchUp and/or Rhino
• Experience with CAD drafting, 3D modeling, or technical design
• Ability to create accurate, clearly dimensioned drawings
• Strong understanding of scale, measurements, and spatial relationships
• Ability to interpret sketches, architectural drawings, and design concepts
• Understanding of basic construction and fabrication methods
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet production deadlines
• Good communication skills and ability to work directly with project managers and fabricators

Preferred Experience

• Event production or scenic fabrication
• Custom millwork
• Exhibits and trade shows
• Retail displays
• Architectural fabrication
• CNC routing
• Woodworking
• Basic metal fabrication
• Large-format printing and signage
• AutoCAD or similar CAD software
• Adobe Illustrator
• V-Ray, Enscape, or other rendering software
• Grasshopper or parametric modeling

What We're Looking For

This is a production-focused design position, not strictly an architectural or conceptual design role. We need someone who understands that drawings must communicate clearly to the people actually building the project.

The right candidate can take a concept and determine how it should be constructed, how the pieces fit together, and how to clearly document it for fabrication and installation.