CAD Designer - Events

We are looking for an experienced Event CAD Designer to join our client's team in Dubai. You will turn event concepts into accurate, buildable layouts for weddings, conferences, exhibitions and large-scale live events. The role starts on a freelance basis, with a view to moving into a full-time position.You will deliver:Detailed 2D floor plans, seating layouts, stand designs and site plansPractical, compliant spatial designs built from client briefsFinal as-built drawings for every eventYou will work closely with the operations, production and client services teams. Your job is to make sure every design works on paper and on the ground. Plans often change, so you will revise drawings quickly and keep every version under control.This is a hands-on design role. You will be the person producing the drawings, assessing venues and working through the detail with suppliers and crews.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and DrawingProduce detailed 2D floor plans, seating layouts, stand designs and site plans in AutoCAD. 3D visuals are an advantageInterpret client briefs and turn them into practical, compliant spatial designsMaintain version control and produce final as-built drawingsVenue and Space PlanningAssess indoor and outdoor venues, including capacities, access points, rigging and load limits, power and back-of-house areasPlan guest flow, crowd movement, sightlines, emergency egress and accessibilityCompliance and CoordinationMake sure designs meet venue rules, health and safety standards and local authority requirementsCoordinate with suppliers, venue teams and production crews, and revise drawings as plans changeRequirementsAt least 5 years' experience in CAD design for events, weddings, conferences or exhibitionsExpert-level AutoCAD skillsStrong knowledge of event venues and how to use space well for different event formatsAbility to visualise a space and turn creative ideas into workable layoutsGood understanding of event safety, crowd management and accessibility standardsHighly detailed and organised, and comfortable working to tight deadlinesA portfolio of event layouts and designs (required with your application)Ideal BackgroundExperience with SketchUp, Vectorworks or similar is a strong advantage3D visualisation skills are a strong advantageGCC or UAE event experience is a strong advantage