Live Events Technical Production Drafting - CAD
Jack Morton Worldwide · Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Chicago, IL; Jack Morton United States; New York, New York, United States; Remote, USA; San Francisco, California, United States
- Remote
About the role
Experience Without Limits. Come shape the future of brand experience.
At Jack Morton, we create, and build, head-turning, smile-inducing, impact driving brand experiences. We exist to redefine what experiential can achieve, helping clients unlock the full value of experiences.
That takes a team that’s bold, curious, and acts as one - building on ideas, pushing boundaries, and showing up for each other. Here, you’ll do your best work, grow fast, and collaborate across clients, disciplines, and global teams to bring new ideas to life.
This is a place where curiosity drives what’s next, boldness raises the bar, and we win together. Where ownership is expected, egos are left at the door, and the work reflects the people behind it.
Experience without limits — in your work, your growth, and your impact.
Technical Production Drafting - CAD and/or VectorWorks
*This is a freelance, remote position
*Compensation range for this role is $35-75hr, commensurate with experience
This role is right for you if:
You have experience drafting and have a passion for the finer details. You have a strong grasp of how to draft in either CAD or VectorWorks and you have a background in technical theatre (Technical Director, Theatrical Production Manager, Lighting Designer, Scenic Designer, etc.)
What you’ll be doing:
- Drawing scaled floor plans of live events, brand activations, user conferences, and corporate meetings.
- Use AutoCAD or VectorWorks to create and/or update drawings based on input or sketches from project stakeholders (Technical Director, Producer, DOP, etc.).
- Utilize knowledge of scenic construction principles, mathematics, materials, and physical sciences to complete detailed drawings.
- Create and make revisions to production drawings that include over all ground plans and/or detailed views with all necessary dimensions and labels.
- Maintain drafting standards utilizing appropriate company guidelines.
- Work directly with production staff, creative and Technical Directors on changes to CAD designs.
- Juggle several different projects and works with a variety of TDs and Producers simultaneously.
What you'll bring to Jack:
- Must be fluent AutoCAD 2D (3D strongly encouraged, or a willingness to learn)
- Proficiency in VectorWorks is recommended but not required.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, (Word, Excel, Office)
- A background in Theatre (drafting, technical direction, production management, scenic design, lighting design, etc.), Live Events, or Architecture preferred.
Who you are:
- A self-starter, with some knowledge of audio, video, lighting, rigging, and scenic construction
- Willing to ask questions
- Work well in high pressure situations
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Good time management and organizational skills
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