Posted August 21, 2026
Draftsman - Trade Show
EDE CORPORATION
Chicago, IL, US
Full Time
90000USD - 120000USD per year
Job Description
Job Description
Draftsman Job Responsibilities Overview:
The role of Trade Show Draftsman at EDE Corporation is to produce the necessary drawings required to allow a project to be fabricated efficiently and within the budgetary guidelines established. They will then create the assembly drawings that will convey the necessary information to make the Installation process a success.
Draftsman Job Duties:
- Responsible for the gathering of all information related to project construction
- Create new and update existing Design/Build project drawings including floor plans, carpet layouts, utility locations and specifications, furnishings, specialty items, graphics, general properties layout and any other necessary layouts associated with show service ordering
- Creates all fabrication and set up drawings
- Maintains all new client files as they pertain to construction and set up drawings
- Assists the Project/Account Mangers with other project drawing responsibilities
- Ensures construction methods match the estimate or seeks improvement through value engineering
- Ensures all detailing hours match or are completed under the estimated time
- Receives and reviews all project Service/Show Service orders
- Maintains own project files and stores for future reference
- Documents time on a project and submits time cards
- Ensures project safety and quality standards are upheld
- Makes field revisions to set-up drawings and floor plan drawings as required
- Responsible for maintaining project schedule as determine by the Project Manager
- Research new building products or methods as needed
- Stores and files all electronic and hard copy client drawings, sketches and artwork
- Attends weekly production meetings and provides input to job progress and potential problems
- Assists Project Mangers as needed
- Performs any other duties or tasks that may be assigned, from time to time, by the Production Manager
Draftsman Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years detailing experience in the Trade show Industry.
- General knowledge of construction, carpentry, joinery, extension systems, and finishing processes.
- Ability to engineer construction drawings from design sketches.
- Experience with AUTO CAD & MS Office software
