Exhibition CAD Designer (Retail & Display Designer)

About this role

Position: CAD Designer
Salary: Php 90,000 - 95000 per month
Working Hours & Conditions: Australian Business Hours (Fulltime)
ROLE OVERVIEW:
We are looking for a highly skilled, creative and technically capable CAD Designer to join our growing team.
This role requires someone who can confidently take a project from an initial client brief through creative development, 3D modelling and visualisation to detailed production drawings and shop drawings.
You must be fast, accurate and highly proficient in AutoCAD. Advanced AutoCAD capability is a prerequisite for this position.
The successful candidate will combine creative design thinking with a practical understanding of how exhibition environments, interiors, custom displays and freestanding structures are fabricated, assembled and installed.
You will work closely with our Designers, Producers, Managing Director, fabricators, joiners, signage suppliers and installation teams to create engaging, practical and buildable design solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret client briefs, brand guidelines, functional requirements and project objectives.

• Develop creative concepts for exhibition environments, branded spaces and custom displays.

• Produce accurate 2D CAD plans, elevations, sections and construction details.

• Create detailed 3D CAD models using AutoCAD and Autodesk 3ds Max.

• Produce high-quality, photorealistic renders using 3ds Max, V-Ray and Corona Renderer.

• Prepare detailed production drawings, construction drawings and shop drawings.

• Translate creative concepts into practical, buildable and cost-effective solutions.

• Design custom joinery, display units, counters, walling, signage elements and freestanding structures.

• Incorporate modular exhibition systems into custom-designed environments.

• Specify appropriate materials, substrates, finishes, fixtures and construction methods.

• Prepare artwork, presentation documents and supporting visual content.

• Revise designs and technical drawings quickly in response to client feedback, production requirements and onsite conditions.

• Liaise with Producers, Designers, fabricators, carpenters, joiners, signage suppliers and installers.

• Review drawings for accuracy, dimensions, materials, buildability and production requirements.

• Manage multiple design projects and meet urgent client and production deadlines.

• Maintain organised drawing files, models, artwork and project documentation.

Requirements

• Has atleast 5 - 7 years experience in a Designer / CAD Drafter role in Exhibitions, Custom Stands or Retail Shop fit out company

• Advanced AutoCAD proficiency is an essential prerequisite.

• Must be fast, accurate and highly efficient in both 2D CAD drafting and 3D CAD modelling.

• Advanced 2D drafting skills using AutoCAD.

• Strong 3D modelling skills using AutoCAD and Autodesk 3ds Max.

• Strong 3D visualisation and rendering capabilities using 3ds Max.

• Demonstrated experience producing photorealistic renders using Chaos V-Ray and Corona Renderer.

• Advanced production-drawing and shop-drawing skills.

• Ability to prepare drawings that fabricators, carpenters, joiners and installers can accurately interpret and manufacture from.

• Strong understanding of dimensions, layers, blocks, layouts, scales, drawing standards and CAD file management.

• Ability to complete accurate design documentation within urgent project deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail while working quickly across multiple projects.

Adobe Creative Cloud Skills
Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud is essential, including:

• Adobe Photoshop for image editing, retouching, render enhancement and presentation graphics.

• Adobe Illustrator for artwork creation, print publishing and large-format printing.

• Adobe InDesign for creating professional design presentations, proposals and project documents.

• Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing and the creation of presentation content.

Microsoft Office Skills
Competency across Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project is required. You must be able to prepare clear presentations, schedules, design documentation and project information.
Practical Construction and Production Knowledge

• Strong practical understanding of how exhibition displays, interior environments and freestanding structures are fabricated, assembled and installed.

• Ability to translate creative designs into accurate, practical and buildable solutions.

• Understanding of material thicknesses, construction tolerances, fixing methods, structural connections and installation requirements.

• Ability to balance design intent with production practicality, quality, timing and budget.

• Experience working directly with fabricators, carpenters, cabinetmakers, joiners and installation teams is highly advantageous.

• Exposure to timber construction, custom joinery, metal fabrication, plastics, acrylic fabrication and signage production is highly regarded.

Materials and Substrates Knowledge
Strong knowledge of materials commonly used in exhibitions, interiors and custom display production is required, including MDF, plywood, solid and laminated timber, decorative laminates, aluminium, steel, acrylic and other plastics, fabrics, composite materials, and signage and graphic substrates.
You must understand how material appearance, strength, weight, durability, sheet sizes, thicknesses, finishes, fabrication methods and costs affect the final design.
Exhibition Stand System Experience
Experience designing with modular exhibition stand systems such as Octanorm, Maxima, Aluvision and beMatrix is highly regarded.
Knowledge of system components, profiles, standard panel sizes, connection methods and structural limitations will be advantageous. You should be able to integrate modular aluminium systems with custom joinery, graphics, signage, lighting and audiovisual elements while maintaining a premium custom-designed appearance.
Client Brief Interpretation and Problem-Solving

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