Floor Planner

The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, Freeman's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

About the role

The Floor Planner will provide 2-dimensional Design Drafting services using Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software and equipment. Performs specialized Floor Planning tasks of low to moderate complexity at a moderate to high volume, based on a developing set of job competencies and progressive experience. This position will support the Design team and is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show site 2-3 days per week. The ideal candidate will be based out of Dallas, TX; Las Vegas, NV; or Orlando, FL.

Responsibilities

• Operates computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) equipment and related software to produce floor plan designs, working drawings, charts, forms, technical reports, symbols, tables, and records.
• Draws rough and detailed scale floor plans for exhibitions, trade shows, conferences, and events based on preliminary concepts, sketches, written or narrative descriptions, specification sheets, and other data.
• Obtains and assembles data to complete floor plan designs, visiting project sites to compile measurements or supplementary data as needed.
• Utilizes tools and technology to obtain pertinent project site data, such as drafting scales, precision digital measurement devices, measuring tapes, laptop or tablet computers, or digital cameras.
• Interprets project site data to draw precision architectural floor plans, including relevant descriptive annotations.
• Represents Freeman on project site as assigned, collaborating, consulting, and making recommendations as needed.
• Lays out and plans interior room arrangements for exhibitions, trade shows, conferences, and events using CADD equipment and related software.
• Formulates floor plans to be practical, aesthetic, and conducive to intended purposes, such as efficient traffic flow, ease of navigation, and operational effectiveness.
• Configures appropriate floor plan design presentations, such as overall, sectional, or elevation views, based on internal and external project needs and requirements.
• Presents monochromatic or color floor plan design illustrations to internal departments and clients for approval using reproduction equipment and software and online collaboration software.
• Utilizes wide-format graphic reproduction equipment and related software to produce large or precision scaled documents.
• Analyzes applicable codes, guidelines, rules and regulations, space and site requirements, facility requirements, operational needs, and other technical documents and reports to determine their effect on floor plan designs.
• Designs floor plans to be safe and compliant with all applicable codes, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Prepares technical floor plan design presentations for submittal to governing authorities in fulfillment of permitting requirements.
• Interprets and applies corrective feedback from governing authorities to ensure floor plan design compliance.
• Collaborates with peers, other disciplines or departments, and external partners to ensure functionality and accurate graphical representation of applicable work products on floor plan deliverables.
• Confers with internal and external clients to determine factors affecting planning interior environments such as purpose, function, spatial parameters, and safety.
• Consults and collaborates with internal and external clients in live formats (virtual or face-to-face) in support of advanced planning and/or future space sales and/or leasing activities for upcoming projects.
• Utilizes electronic file management systems and related software to appropriately create and maintain all pertinent digital files and records according to established practices and procedures.
• Employs CADD file maintenance standards, practices, and procedures as directed.
• Utilizes time accounting software to maintain accurate individual records of times worked, including time spent working on assigned projects or performing other assigned duties.
• Participates in training and development activities as directed.
• Performs other non-supervisory duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School Diploma or Equivalent with relevant work experience required, or equivalent training in an academic or vocational discipline that places a significant emphasis on Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) from a university, college, technical school, or trade school.
• Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD 2018 or later (preferred), Autodesk Vault Professional (preferred), Adobe Acrobat Professional (preferred), Adobe Illustrator (preferred), and Microsoft Office (required).
• 1-2 years of relevant professional experience preferred. A combination of education, experience, and demonstrated competencies will be considered if relevant to the essential duties and responsibilities.

Schedule

Travel up to 25%. Hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show site 2-3 days per week.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance
• Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off