[Hiring] Technical CAD Designer @BrookGlobal

Role Description

BrookGlobal is looking for a hands-on Technical CAD Designer (subcontractor) who can take an approved creative concept and turn it into something our team can confidently price, build, purchase, assemble and install. This is not a drafting-only role. You will be expected to think through how the design actually works in the real world.

What You Will Own

• Create accurate 3D models, assemblies, shop drawings and fabrication / production drawings in SolidWorks.
• Translate approved experiential concepts, client requirements, site measurements and specifications into buildable technical packages.
• Develop and maintain BOMs / picklists, material callouts, hardware, mounting details, dimensions, tolerances and assembly information.
• Design with constructability in mind: how the work will be fabricated, assembled, packed, shipped, installed, serviced and repeated.
• Review technical inputs and identify missing dimensions, conflicts, unclear requirements or risks before drawings are released.
• Work closely with Experiential Design, Pre-Construction, Project Management, Purchasing, Production, IT / AV and Installation.
• Support technical R&D, prototypes, vendor questions and solution testing when a design or application is new or uncertain.
• Maintain clear drawing revisions and one current approved source of truth. Make sure superseded drawings are not left in active use.
• Support Production and field teams with technical questions and update drawings when an approved change needs to become part of the permanent record.
• Support reorders, maintenance and repeat work by keeping technical files accurate, organized and reusable.

What Good Looks Like

• Production can build from your drawings without having to guess what the designer meant.
• Installation arrives on site with the right dimensions, details, mounting information and current drawing set.
• Drawing errors, rework, missing hardware / material and avoidable field surprises are low and continue to decrease.
• Technical questions are raised early instead of becoming last-minute problems.
• SolidWorks models, drawings, BOMs and revisions are organized, accurate and easy for the wider team to use.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on CAD / technical design experience in a fabrication, manufacturing, millwork, signage, exhibits, fixtures, architectural products or similar environment.
• Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks, including parts, assemblies and production drawings.
• Ability to create detailed drawings that clearly communicate dimensions, materials, hardware, interfaces, mounting and assembly intent.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, site information and technical specifications.
• Strong understanding of buildability and how design decisions affect cost, production, installation and quality.
• High attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work before release.
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working through incomplete or changing technical information.
• Clear communication and the ability to work directly with designers, project teams, fabricators and installers.
• Diploma or degree in mechanical design, engineering technology, industrial design, drafting / CAD or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• A portfolio or sample set of technical / production drawings that demonstrates how you turn design intent into buildable work.

Nice to Have

• Experience with custom architectural / experiential elements, donor recognition, signage, exhibits, interiors or healthcare environments.
• Experience with custom fabrication, millwork, metal, acrylic, mounting systems or integrated digital / LED components.
• Experience with prototypes, design-for-manufacture, CNC / fabrication workflows or vendor technical coordination.
• Experience supporting installation teams and resolving technical issues in the field.
• Familiarity with document control, revision management or PDM-style workflows.