Job Summary:
WHO ARE YOU?
Do you enjoy dance music? Do you have experience in design & creative landscape? Then you're in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies a passion for both dance music culture and design space. Is this you? Read on...
WHO ARE WE?
Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.
Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world's largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.
THE ROLE
The Junior CAD Designer is responsible for creating detailed 2D site plans for all Insomniac festivals and concerts. You will work in an office setting, but will at times need to fulfill travel requirements and work on site. This position reports to the Senior CAD Designer and is based in our Calabasas, CA office. This is not a remote position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare detailed, multi-layered 2D site plans drawings for all experience elements for festivals and concerts using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D
Ensure that safety standards are maintained on every experience plan and understand code for each city
Help develop and maintain a standard site plan layout for all Insomniac concerts and festivals to accelerate the site plan development process
Conduct site visits to gather data needed to complete the site plans for each show
Maintain in-office equipment
Be able to specify a series of points or select an object to find the enclosed area and other geometric information from objects such as distance, radius, angle, and volume
Create GEOTAGGED files for GPS markings for each venue as needed
Prepare capacity studies for the entire site and for specific stage audience areas as requested
Create as-built plans of each festival/concert for record keeping and use in future planning
Communicate with various departments and incorporate knowledge gained into drawings
Some travel as needed
Identify and communicate potential design problems to festival producer and senior CAD designer
Manage workflow by utilizing project management tool (Asana)
Maintain media content from as-built footage
Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
At least 2 years of experience in 2D/3D CAD work, ideally in outdoor applications
Live event experience strongly preferred
Detail oriented with a strong grasp of the overall big picture
Strong understanding of prioritization in a demanding & fast-paced work environment
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficient in organization and multitasking on projects pertaining to numerous shows at once
Ability to identify and solve problems in an efficient manner
Comfortable working in always-on, fast-paced, start-up environment
Possesses deep passion for music; motivated to learn the ins-and-outs of industry
Adheres to all requirements for confidentiality of corporate, strategic and marketing information
Open to traveling and working events on nights, holidays, and weekends as needed
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) & Google Drive (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Calendar)
Strong knowledge of AutoCad and Civil Engineering
Strong knowledge of Adobe Suites (Illustrator, Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign)
Must be motivated with an -Everything is possible- attitude
Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments
May work in drastic temperature climates when traveling to work events
Must be willing to frequently work and travel to events during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines and work events
Must be able to work on site in various work locations for extended periods of time
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYInsomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
