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