CAD Designer

Bring Designs to Life - Join JD Audio & Video Design Inc as a CAD Designer.

Position Title: CAD Designer
Company Name: JD Audio & Video Design Inc
Pay Range: $50,000 - $75,000 (based on experience)
Industry: AV, IT, Security, Shades & Lighting (Residential, Commercial)
Location: Fort Lee, NJ

Job Overview
JD Audio & Video Design Inc is seeking a detail-oriented and driven CAD Designer to join our Design & Technical Department. This individual will play a pivotal role in translating conceptual designs into high-quality technical drawings that support custom audio, video, lighting, shade, climate, and security installations in luxury residential and commercial environments. You'll collaborate with engineers, architects, and project managers to ensure precision and compliance with client expectations and industry standards. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team that fosters personal growth and professional development.Who We Are
JD Audio & Video Design Inc is a leader in high-end residential and commercial technology integration, specializing in AV, IT, lighting, shades, and security systems. With a strong commitment to collaboration, continuous learning, and exceptional client service, our team thrives in an environment where no one works alone. At JDAV, we invest in our people-providing training, mentorship, and career advancement so you can grow alongside us.

Discover more at www.jdavdesign.com.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CAD standards for AV, lighting, shades, climate, and security systems.
• Create detailed wiring diagrams, rack elevations, and dimensional drawings for client projects.
• Collaborate with Sales and Project Management teams on pre- and post-sales support.
• Produce accurate As-Built plans and drawing packages for field and project teams.
• Participate in project bidding by interpreting bid documents and drafting preliminary plans.
• Communicate with vendors and manufacturers for technical support and product specs.
• Conduct design coordination with architects, engineers, and interior designers.
• Maintain and improve internal systems and drafting processes.
• Attend and report on team meetings and strategic planning sessions.
• Support upper management in all CAD-related tasks across departments.
• Represent the company at trade shows and industry events when required.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ Years of Experience
• Navigating a Drawing Set with Enlarged Plans, Elevation Markers, etc.
• Knowing how to read an Architect's plans to quickly navigate to the information you need
• Creating Enlarged Plans & Elevations
• Viewport manipulation
• Managing External References
• Knowing the difference between Overlay & Attach
• Scaling PDF References to make them accurate in size 1:1
• Taking a PDF and using an object within it to accurately scale it up to real world size in Model Space
• Previous Selection Command
• Should be used as much as possible for efficiency
• Layer Isolate
• Used to clean up backgrounds or check for mistakes
• Stretch
• Used to quickly move objects while simultaneously stretching leader arrows for efficiency
• Align Command
• Used to quickly rotate, align, and even scale objects together in one action.
• Dimension Settings
• Dim Scale Linear
• Dim Scale Overall
• Text Override
• Precision

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Program
• Bi-Weekly Pay Cycle
• Paid Training & Certifications
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Uniforms Provided
• Company Events

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Monday-Friday

Location

• Onsite
• JD Audio & Video Design Inc - Fort Lee, NJ

Equal Employment OpportunityWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.ComplianceA background check will be completed as part of the onboarding process, in compliance with applicable laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person