(The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)
Type of contract:Independent Contractor
Type of job: Remote
About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented CAD / Rendering Designer to transform concepts into compelling, accurate 2D/3D site plans, product drawings, and photo-realistic renderings. Working closely with our Senior CAD designer, you will play a critical role in bringing custom recreational environments to life for client proposals, manufacturing, and city permitting.
Key Responsibilities:
Create scaled 2D site plans and 3D models for commercial playgrounds, custom shade structures, athletic courts, and surfacing.
Produce high-quality 3D visual renderings and client presentation decks that accurately depict products, textures, and site contexts.
Draft structural drawings, detail sheets, and site layouts required for city submittals, permitting, and engineering approval.
Work alongside sales reps, project managers, and equipment manufacturers (e.g., Superior Recreational Products) to adapt custom themes (e.g., space, nature, athletic) to unique client site dimensions.
Adjust designs efficiently based on client feedback, safety clearances, or budget constraints.
Qualifications & Skills:
Qualification in Industrial Design, Architecture, CAD Drafting, Landscape Architecture, or a related technical field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
2+ years of professional drafting and 3D rendering experience, ideally in commercial construction, outdoor recreation, landscape design, or site development.
Advanced in AutoCAD (2D drafting & layout).
Proficient in 3D modeling and rendering tools such as SketchUp, 3ds Max, Revit, Lumion, V-Ray, or Enscape.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign) for pitch presentations.
Ability to read and interpret site surveys, architectural blueprints, elevation plans, and civil site conditions.
Familiarity with safety and accessibility guidelines is a strong plus.
Strong spatial awareness, acute attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tight-deadline projects simultaneously.
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