Cad Detailer (Exhibitions)

GES, Global Experience Specialists, is a global exhibition services company with a legacy spanning over 90 years and teams throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East. We create some of the most influential exhibitions in the world – think international medical symposiums, industry leading exhibitions for technology, manufacturing that help communities meet, educate and move their mission forward. From initial strategy to show-stopping audio visual, accommodations to award winning creative – and every detail in between – we create shows that propel commerce, education and community!

Our mission is to deliver extraordinary exhibition experiences through simple, user-friendly services and best-in-class execution.

 

You’re a true Detailer with a passion for creating intricate layouts from conceptual renderings. You’re seeking an opportunity to grow within a collaborative team of creatives dedicated to producing memorable experiences for our clients. If you are also endlessly curious and enthusiastic about applying your skills to the trade show and exhibition industry to develop innovative, award-winning solutions – we’d love to meet you.

 

As a Detailer, you will be assigned complex tasks that test your problem-solving skills. You will address technical issues within the design team and work with production staff to provide solutions. You will also handle multiple drawing requests simultaneously while collaborating with a larger creative team.

Technical Approach

• Produce detailed assembly drawings for modular, woodworking and metal fabrication based on GES detailing standards (modular items include GEM, FIT3, AGAM, beMatrix [AMP], Milos Truss, Tectonics, and other modular items).
• Possess the ability to detail custom construction components (i.e., CNC construction, box frame construction, and cabinetry)
• Create 3D/2D drawings for show setup, including elevations, plans, exploded views, space management, bill-of-materials, carpet, and electrical layouts.
• Maintain and create modular CAD drafting standards and SOP practices.
• Create design line drawings and control drawings for estimating and proposals.
• Using AutoCAD, create workable models for CNC programs.
• Create program code for CNC cutting machines using programming software (MasterCAM).

Execution

• Effectively communicate on every project and follow up with Designers and creative leaders when issues arise.
• Detail and engineer solutions for complex fabrication projects.
• Provide innovative engineering solutions and advise production project management personnel on construction options and cost saving opportunities.
• Multitask and prioritize workloads to maintain project flow and output.
• Follow GES file naming conventions and file management procedures.

Fit & Finish

• Specify all finishing materials on drawings.
• Provide accurate dimensions for production of graphic applications.
• Work with Production Project Management & Carpenters to decide best method of construction.
• Manage multiple projects, often with very tight deadlines.

• 2-4+ years’ experience in creative industry – exhibition, events or experiential background a plus
• A passion for finding the right balance of materials, space and light to create innovative spaces
• A vast knowledge of materials, finishes, graphic applications and fabrication methods
• Convincing presentation skills and ability to articulate technical details
• A keen sense of project flow, timelines, project endeavors and appropriate paths to resolution
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with 3D Studio Max
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Suite 

Our team members are our family, so we help our team members care for their families. The rewards of joining GES are extensive. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees.

 

Here are some of the highlights:

 

• Competitive salaries
• 401K with company match
• Healthcare/vision/dental insurance
• Wellness benefits
• Career development program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Vacation time
• Community involvement opportunities
• Team activities

 

And much more……

We are making intentional efforts to promote positive work environments that welcome a variety of backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and understand that for our community to thrive, we must appreciate and celebrate each one of our team members own uniqueness.