Insomniac - CAD Designer

Job Summary

WHO ARE YOU? Do you enjoy dance music? Do you have experience in design & creative landscape? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies a passion for both dance music culture and design space.

WHO ARE WE? Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed, multi-layered 2D CAD drawings for all experience elements for festivals and concerts
• Ensure that safety standards are maintained on every experience plan
• Learn the standard site plan layout for all Insomniac festivals to help accelerate the site plan development process
• Participate in site visits to take measurements and make notes to aid in site plan development
• Create GEOTAGGED drawings with measurements for placement of site items and be onsite during festival load-in to confirm accurate placement
• Be able to specify a series of points or select an object to find the enclosed area and other geometric information from objects such as distance, radius, angle, and volume
• Communicate with various departments and incorporate knowledge gained into drawings
• Prepare capacity studies for the entire site and for specific stage audience areas as requested
• Create as built plans of projects for record and use for following planning
• Work with the site production team to place all key festival elements during the build process
• Be responsible to maintain company owned plotters and related measurement equipment
• Identify and communicate potential design problems to the Festival/Concert producer
• Frequent travel will be required (economy)

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in 2D CAD work, ideally in outdoor applications
• Live event experience a definite asset
• Strong in both task-oriented & overall big picture
• Strong understanding of prioritization in a demanding & fast-paced work environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to organize and multitask on projects pertaining to numerous shows at once
• Comfortable working in always on, fast-paced, start-up environment
• Possesses deep passion for music; motivated to learn ins-and-outs of industry
• Adheres to all requirements for confidentiality of corporate, strategic and marketing information
• Must be able to travel frequently and work events on nights, holidays, and weekends
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) & Google Drive (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Calendar)
• Strong knowledge of AutoCad and Civil Engineering
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Suites (Illustrator, Acrobat, Photoshop,InDesign)
• Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude
• Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small

Work Environment

• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments
• May work in drastic temperature climates
• Must be willing to frequently work and travel to events during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines and work events