Design

CAD DESIGNER

Arete The Art of Design is the premier showroom and design center for Arete Renovators. We have completed over 1500 remodeling projects in nearly 60% of Chicago’s downtown high rises. Arete opened the showroom as a way to bring the design experience full circle for our clients. The showroom allows us to be a “one stop shop” by providing design and material selection with install and full project management by our sister company Arete Renovators.

We are looking to add a CAD Designer with a strong background in construction to our team to assist our in house designers with AutoCAD and SketchUp drawings for kitchen and bathroom remodel projects.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A 1099 POSITION. CANDIDATE MUST HAVE THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE REGULAR TRAVEL TO JOB SITES WITHIN CHICAGO AND NEIGHBORING SUBURBS.

As a CAD Designer you will take measurements and create layouts to present to clients (including design revisions). This position requires a candidate who has excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, multitasking and project management skills. You will also be working in a team environment as well as working with our installers.

Regular travel to job sites will be required to obtain measurements, meet with clients, interact with installers/coordinators on progress and drawing discrepancies/changes/issues, etc.

EXPERIENCE WITH AutoCAD, SketchUp, AND A BACKGROUND IN CONSTRUCTION IS REQUIRED.

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• 5+ years of AutoCAD, SketchUp and design experience
• ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• excellent verbal and written communication
• attention to detail
• ability to stay organized and self-motivated
• true team player – reliable and dependable
• ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks and adjust accordingly
• strong work ethic and “can do” attitude
• ability to take initiative and demonstrate professional maturity
• ability to be flexible with work hours – some days starting early, some days starting late, if needed
• general knowledge of electrical/mechanical codes and requirements
• follow projects from conception to implementation, while maintaining a strong rapport with all clients and vendors
• assist design team with daily tasks as needed
• obtain on-site measurements for new client projects
• organize client photographs and notes throughout projects, create detailed meeting summaries from client meetings
• collaborate on finish schedules for projects
• draw design concepts and installation drawings in AutoCAD and SketchUp
• create dimensioned plan views and elevations
• update design deliverables during change orders on projects
• communicate with team to confirm design details, measurements, etc.
• visit project sites throughout the duration of the project, relay project progress to design team