CAD Designer for Theatrical and Special Events

Job Overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented CAD Designer to assist with the technical drawings and renderings throughout our design and pre-production process. This role is responsible for producing detailed 2D and 3D drawings in Vectorworks and other CAD software to support scenic, staging, and technical design elements for large-scale live events and experiential environments.

This position plays a vital role in connecting the creative and production teams by translating concepts into build-ready plans, maintaining drawing standards, and ensuring accurate documentation throughout the lifecycle of each project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage detailed 2D and 3D Vectorworks drawings, including floor plans, elevations, rigging plots, scenic layouts, and lighting positions
• Interpret creative direction and production notes to create technical drawings that reflect scenic, staging, lighting, and AV requirements
• Work closely with the Department Heads, Account Executives, and Production Managers to ensure all design documentation supports creative goals and production feasibility
• Maintain drawing standards, templates, and file organization across projects to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Coordinate with venues, vendors, fabricators, and clients as needed to advance technical designs and integrate feedback
• Revise drawing sets throughout the project lifecycle as designs evolve or production logistics shift
• Assist in preparing presentation materials or drawing packages for clients and internal reviews
• Provide technical input and support during onsite execution when needed (Show stipend may apply)

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• High-level proficiency in Vectorworks (2D and 3D required); familiarity with AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Rhino is a plus
• 5 years of experience in scenic, staging, or event design for live events, theater, concerts, or brand experiences
• Strong understanding of event production elements including lighting, rigging, AV integration, and scenic fabrication
• Ability to read and create build-ready drawings and technical packages
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Comfortable working under tight deadlines and managing multiple active projects
• Familiarity with R2 or other rental tracking systems is a bonus

Bonus Skills:

• Experience producing renderings or visualizations (e.g., SketchUp, Blender, Cinema4D)
• Background in industrial design, architecture, or technical theater
• On-site experience working with fabrication or technical production teams

Experience:

• CAD design: 3 years (Required)
• CAD design software: 3 years (Preferred)

Why Join Us?

We’re a creative production company dedicated to building impactful live experiences. As a CAD Designer with Frost Florida, you’ll play a key role in shaping the technical design foundation of our projects, bringing ideas to life with precision and creativity.

Physical abilities

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time; reach for tools and objects with hands and arms; climb stairs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; ability to bend, twist and stand. The ideal candidate must be able to sit for long periods of time while performing repetitive motions and tasks in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Additional Information

Frost Florida is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status.

We are a Drug and Smoke-Free Workplace. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday and vacation pay. We would love to have the opportunity to meet you and discuss this exciting opportunity!

This position is classified as Exempt. Standard warehouse working hours are Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Onsite working hours will often fall outside the standard 9 AM to 5 PM times. Overnight and extended shifts may be required based on Event Pre and Post-Production Schedules. Candidates should have flexibility with their work schedule as shifts working long, extended hours are often required during high-volume months.

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