CAD Designer Job

Primary location: Chicago, Illinois 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: <10% 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$60,000 to $62,400” per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

 

​What does it mean to work at Turf Design, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe. 
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 
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Reporting to the Manager, Design Services, the Architectural Specialties (AS) CAD Designer (Level I) collaborates with clients, contractors, and the Design and Production Teams to drafting interior product solutions at an architectural scale with the company’s premium and standard product lines. The incumbent works from construction documents to translate the client’s initial drawings into something that can be easily manufactured and installed while evaluating and rationalizing design intent.

 

The AS Senior CAD Designer (Level II) collaborates directly with clients, contractors, and the design and production teams, designing interior product solutions at an architectural scale. They function as project owners at all stages, from initial kickoff in Design through to Production, and provide continued support as needed during and after installation. The incumbent works from a sketch, inspiration imagery, and/or construction documents to evaluate design intent, rationalize application, and develop solutions that can be easily manufactured and installed. This level of the role creates proposal drawings and validates those proposals through prototypes, creates shop drawings for client signoff, and develops the documentation for manufacturing. The scope of this level spans all project types from standard layouts to custom development, with an emphasis on high-value or high-complexity work.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

Note: Level II Designers may also perform the tasks described in the level below them with less supervision.

 

Level I – Grade 8

• Develops drawings and documentation through the lifecycle of projects from Design to Engineering and stewards the drop into Production.
• Owns projects from assignment through to install, ensuring successful implementation at every stage and clean handoffs. Works together with the various departments as needed and coordinates time and project need with teammates.
• Communicates schedule and project needs to the Manager, Design Services to ensure accurate loading and scheduling, while also managing schedules and project timelines.
• Always delivers quality work.
• Projects
  • Verifies product layout and use; communicates with the various project and process leads to ensure accuracy.
  • Follows company design drawing standards; creates all project drawings, drafting, and documents for Design, Engineering, and Production.
  • Seeks peer review for projects to evaluate and verify product use.

 

 

• • Gets involved in client meetings with the Manager, Design Services to discuss feedback and maintain product requirements.
  • Packages the complete product specification for Design, Engineering, and Production.
  • Advocates and balances the client's best interests with the company’s interests.
  • Ensures projects stay on track and on time at all phases.
  • Develops custom design solutions and products for custom and boutique projects in tandem with the Manager, Design Services. Serves as a maker who validates through prototyping all proposed custom solutions and their feasibility for mass manufacture.
  • Seeks peer review for projects and customizati