[Hiring] Senior CAD Detailer @Jack Morton Worldwide

Role Description

As a Senior CAD Detailer - Experiential & Events, you’ll work on some of our largest and most complex exhibit projects, collaborating across Design, Estimating, Project Management, Fabrication, CNC, Graphics, Service, and external vendors.

• Transform design concepts and meshes into detailed, fabrication-ready 3D solid models.
• Create accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings, plans, elevations, control drawings, assembly drawings, and setup drawings.
• Develop components for CNC production, fabrication, assembly, and installation.
• Provide detailed information for materials, finishes, hardware, dimensions, tolerances, electrical requirements, and part numbers.
• Create setup drawings for complex show-floor environments, including hanging structures, lighting, electrical, networking, AV, flooring, staging, and component placement.
• Partner with Designers to ensure creative concepts are functional, realistic, manufacturable, and cost-effective.
• Work with Estimators to develop detailing hours and identify efficient fabrication solutions.
• Collaborate with Project Management to deliver successful custom exhibits on time and within budget.
• Work directly with Fabrication teams to ensure smooth handoffs and efficient production.
• Support Service teams with drawings for prepping, staging, and shipping.
• Provide Graphics teams with accurate elevations and graphic opportunities.
• Coordinate with outside vendors to ensure products and services meet project requirements and company standards.
• Build and maintain digital libraries of parts, layouts, and commonly used products.
• Apply knowledge of ADA requirements, building codes, show-floor regulations, and fabrication standards.
• Review models and drawings from team members and provide technical guidance.
• Help improve drafting standards, processes, libraries, and workflows.
• Serve as the technical lead on the most challenging projects.

Qualifications

• 7–9+ years of CAD detailing experience, ideally within the exhibit industry, architectural fabrication, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and 3D.
• Expert knowledge of drafting, dimensioning, tolerancing, solid modeling, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of production materials and fabrication techniques.
• Experience translating designs into real-world fabrication solutions.
• CNC programming experience is a strong plus.
• Experience mentoring, leading, or supervising others is preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Acrobat.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Confidence to challenge ideas, present solutions, and advocate for better ways to build.
• Ability to work overtime when project demands require it.

Leadership & Mentorship

At this level, your expertise goes beyond your own projects. You’ll mentor team members, share knowledge, review work, and provide fabrication guidance across the team. You’ll work closely with the Lead Detailer on complex projects and support the Detailing Manager when needed with project assignments, scheduling, forecasting, and onboarding. You’ll help make the entire detailing team better.

Company Description

Jack Morton is an equal opportunity employer; we strongly value diversity at our companies. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.