CAD Detailer - Experiential & Events
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At Jack Morton, we design and build head-turning, smile-inducing, impact-driving brand experiences that redefine what experiential marketing can achieve. We help our clients unlock the full value of experiences by turning bold ideas into meaningful connections.
This is a place where curiosity drives what’s next, boldness raises the bar, and every win is shared. Where ownership is expected, egos are left at the door, and the work reflects the passion and talent of the people behind it.
Experience without limits—in your work, your growth, and your impact.
What You’ll Make Happen
- Turn creative design concepts into smart, buildable, and cost-effective fabrication solutions.
- Create detailed 2D and 3D CAD models, plans, elevations, control drawings, assembly drawings, and setup drawings.
- Develop 3D solid models that are ready for real-world manufacturing.
- Detail components for CNC cutting, fabrication, assembly, transportation, and installation.
- Create clear drawings showing materials, finishes, hardware, dimensions, tolerances, part numbers, and electrical requirements.
- Develop setup drawings that help installation teams confidently bring an exhibit together on the show floor.
- Detail solutions involving hanging structures, lighting, electrical, networking, AV, flooring, staging, and component placement.
- Work directly with Designers to ensure big creative ideas remain functional and manufacturable.
- Partner with Project Management to keep projects moving and solve technical challenges along the way.
- Collaborate with Fabrication to ensure what leaves CAD works in the shop.
- Support Service teams with prep, staging, shipping, and installation drawings.
- Provide Graphics with accurate elevations and graphic-placement opportunities.
- Work with external vendors to ensure their work aligns with the project vision and company standards.
- Create and maintain libraries of parts, layouts, and frequently used products.
- Apply knowledge of ADA requirements, building codes, show-floor regulations, and fabrication standards.
- Find opportunities to improve detailing processes, standards, and workflows.
What You Bring
- 2–5 years of detailing experience, ideally in the exhibit industry, architectural fabrication, or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent education and experience.
- Strong AutoCAD 2D & 3D skills.
- Understanding of millwork, metal fabrication, and basic engineering concepts.
- Strong knowledge of drafting, dimensioning, tolerancing, and manufacturing processes.
- Understanding of production materials and how they can be used effectively.
- CNC programming experience is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Acrobat.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Creative, analytical, and practical problem-solving skills.
- Strong organization and time-management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects without losing sight of the details.
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously improve.
- Confidence to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and suggest better ways to build.
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Jack Morton Worldwide
View Company ProfileJack Morton Worldwide (operating under jackmorton.com) is an award-winning global brand-experience agency specializing in experiential marketing, live events, brand activation, and integrated creative communications. Founded in 1939 by Irvin Leonidas "Jack" Morton in Washington, D.C., the company has grown over eight decades into an industry powerhouse that crafts immersive physical, digital, and hybrid brand encounters. Acquired by the Interpublic Group (IPG) in 1998, Jack Morton blends strategic vision, creative design, innovative production, and measurement to help major global enterprises—including Google, Samsung, Chevrolet, and Meta—forge deep emotional connections and drive tangible business results. The agency operates a network of specialized practice brands spanning healthcare marketing (Jack Health), experiential design (Jack X), public sector engagement, and full-service digital consulting via Genuine. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Jack Morton maintains a robust global presence with major operational hubs across New York, San Francisco, Detroit, London, Sydney, Singapore, and Dubai, supported by a diverse team of international creative experts and producers.
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