CAD Detailing Manager - Exhibits & Experiential Environments

Hybrid opportunity available in North Las Vegas, NV or Addison, IL preferred; open to remote candidates

Bring bold ideas to life through precision, innovation, and craftsmanship.

Great experiences start with great execution. As our CAD Detailing Manager - Exhibits & Experiential Environments, you'll lead the team responsible for transforming creative concepts into detailed, build-ready solutions that bring brands, events, and environments to life.

Working at the intersection of design, engineering, fabrication, and production, you'll guide the development of CAD/CAM documentation that supports some of the industry's most exciting trade shows, brand activations, corporate environments, and permanent installations.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who loves solving complex design challenges, developing talented teams, and creating the processes that turn ambitious ideas into exceptional physical experiences.

What You'll Do

Lead and Grow a High-Performing Detailing Team

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of CAD Detailers across multiple locations and freelance resources.
• Build a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.
• Recruit, coach, and develop talent while creating opportunities for career growth.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to help the team deliver high-quality work consistently.

Transform Creative Concepts into Buildable Solutions

• Partner with 3D Designers, Project Managers, Sales, and Production teams to bring creative visions from concept through fabrication.
• Translate design intent into accurate, production-ready CAD/CAM documentation.
• Ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, installation-ready, and aligned with project goals.
• Serve as a technical resource to help teams navigate complex design and fabrication challenges.

Drive Process, Quality, and Operational Excellence

• Oversee CAD detailing standards and workflows supporting custom exhibits, experiential environments, and fabrication projects.
• Establish best practices that improve accuracy, efficiency, scalability, and consistency.
• Identify opportunities to improve tools, systems, and processes across teams and locations.
• Help create a seamless transition from design development through production and installation.

Own Project Execution and Delivery Success

• Support project planning through workload forecasting, resource allocation, scheduling, and prioritization.
• Participate in project kickoffs, design reviews, and production meetings to ensure alignment.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address technical, timeline, or resource challenges.
• Provide hands-on support when needed to keep projects moving forward.

Champion Innovation

• Stay current on emerging materials, fabrication techniques, and production technologies.
• Encourage creative problem-solving and new approaches to improve how we design and build.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance team performance and project outcomes.

What Makes You Successful

You are a collaborative technical leader who understands how ideas become reality. You bring both the creativity to problem-solve and the technical expertise to ensure designs can successfully move into fabrication.

You'll bring:

• Significant experience in CAD detailing, exhibit design, custom fabrication, experiential marketing, trade shows, or related environments.
• Proven experience leading and developing technical teams.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and a strong understanding of CAD/CAM workflows.
• Knowledge of the complete build lifecycle, including concept development, detailing, fabrication, and installation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across creative, production, and operational teams.
• Experience with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource management.
• A passion for creating efficient processes and delivering exceptional quality.

Education:
Trade school certification, Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology, Design, or related field preferred-or equivalent professional experience.

If you're energized by turning complex ideas into buildable realities, developing high-performing teams, and creating experiences that leave a lasting impression, we'd love to meet you.