CAD Designer

In 1970, entrepreneurs David and Barbara Green, along with their young family, began making miniature picture frames in their garage. A few years later, on August 3, 1972, the Green family opened the first Hobby Lobby store with a mere 300 square feet of retail space. Hobby Lobby has not stopped growing since.

* Put existing information on computer that was compiled from as-built plans, site survey and other available information. * Design floor plan, fixture layout and elevations to complete criteria drawings. * Complete redlines on design work. * Coordinate with architects to produce final construction drawings. * Help resolve RFI’s from construction team and job superintendents. * Total project coordination from beginning to store opening. * Complete lease drawings based upon final building design. * Adapt and evolve as responsibilities increase as required for changing conditions of the company’s requirements.

* High School Diploma with technical training in AutoCAD via college, vocational technical school, or practical experience through work * Specialized in use of AutoCAD and actively utilizing software. * Experience with designing floor plans, building design, remodel design, etc. * Problem solving and space planning abilities * Experience reading and evaluating plans with the intent of drawing the building via AutoCAD software and recognizing potential problems. * Complete projects in a timely manner with quality and accuracy. * Willingness to work overtime when required to meet deadlines. * Experience with designing retail buildings of 40,000 sq. ft. and larger with experience in a design firm. * Experience with reading and understanding civil drawings * Basic Word and Excel experience * Experience with adobe Photoshop software and architectural renderings