CAD Planner

The Company:

Czarnowski is one of the four studios of the Czarnowski Collective. It combines operations, strategy, design, and fabrication to create exhibits and events that engage communities, generate brand enthusiasm, and educate consumers. It’s been over 75 years since we opened our doors, but we’re still not resting on our reputation or accolades. We’re wondering “what if...” anticipating what’s next and embracing our role within the Czarnowski Collective as forward-thinkers for forward-thinking brands.  

Joining the Czarnowski Collective means the opportunity to be more than a number, more than a job title, more than a spectator. We are a collective of dreamers and thinkers, doers, and makers…and we’re searching for more of the same to join the ranks.

The Purpose:

A Space Planner is responsible for the development of floorplan data for display and exhibit usage. This position involves a variety of complex and independent duties involving the creation and management of planning data in accordance with published Czarnowski CAD guidelines.  This position requires constant communication with other departments, team members and outside vendors.  As an integral part of the fabrication team the Planner may be asked to support conceptual design, mechanical design, account teams, and onsite installations.

The Job:

• Follow Czarnowski CAD guidelines pertaining to data storage location, directory structure / naming conventions, and drawing layout standards.
• Analyze and translate design deliverables into concise data sets and documents, suitable for setup floorplans.
• Gather and coordinate data (e.g. field surveys, ADA regulations, show / venue regulations, kit / ancillary property lists, vehicle lists, and client-specific requirements).
• Design according to constraints imposed by the following:
• Budget / Timeline
• Available Booth Space
• Available Properties
• Show / Venue Rules & Regulations
• Setup capabilities
• Account Team Input
• Client Input
• Communicate progress with all members of the team through PLM interface at the following milestones. Minimum milestones given – additional communication as the project dictates:
• Divisional Floorplan Options - separating overall space into individual brands, if needed
• Preliminary Floorplans – Revising as necessary until approved by client(s)
• Final Floorplans – Issuing the required floorplan pages by print, PDF, email and posting to web (PLM, ICON [what is ICON?], basecamp, box.com) for sharing as needed
• Revise floorplans as necessary until show is setup
• Maintain up-to-date timekeeping
• Support of Design Department with during conceptual and developmental phases as required
• Support Site Services and PM teams to develop quotes as required
• Support Installation teams with visual and procedural documentation

The Person:

• High school graduation (advanced degree preferred)
• Display and exhibit industry experience (design or architecture experience as a minimum)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced computer proficiency
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Email / scheduling software proficiency (IBM Notes preferred)
• Adobe Acrobat 9 annotation and review proficiency
• Expert competency with latest version of AutoCAD (2D & 3D)
• Autodesk Inventor
• Rhino experience is preferred

This position is eligible for health care benefits, life insurance, time off benefits and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits effective within 30 days (or less) of your start date
• 401K matching with no vesting period (you are fully vested as of day 1)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Collaborative Work Environment

Collective Culture Core Values:

We recognize that the success of our business rests with the skills and efforts of our people, and in return for their contributions, our employees can expect a flexible work environment that delivers on the 10 principles that define our company culture:

• We celebrate creativity, curiosity, innovation and imagination.
• We are humble and respectful.
• We act with honesty and integrity.
• We empower and trust one another.
• We embrace individuality and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• We champion initiatives that bolster diversity, equity and inclusion.
• We prioritize safe, ethical and sustainable business practices.
• We foster a culture of meritocracy - rewarding skills and abilities, instead of influence.
• We always deliver.
• We don’t take ourselves too seriously.

Through several existing and future initiatives, Czarnowski Collective is exploring thoughtful and creative ways to embrace individuality, and more effectively champion diversity, equity and inclusion across our network.

EEO Statement

Czarnowski Collective is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor, nurture, and celebrate it! All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.