Job Summary:

The CAD Designer supports the manufacturing and engineering teams by creating clear, professional visual materials that communicate technical information and production needs. This role blends creative design with technical accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create technical visuals for engineering and production (diagrams, labels, process guides, work instructions)

• Collaborate with Engineering to ensure technical accuracy in drawings and visual documentation

• Render & provide complete CAD models for “Build-A-Boat” for all NPD projects

• Verify & prepare files for print production and coordinate with vendors

• Organize and manage design files and templates

• Design and maintain marketing materials (brochures, sell sheets, spec sheets, trade show graphics, signage, decals)

• Develop and update product graphics for boats (logos, model branding, graphics packages, vinyl layouts)

• Maintain brand standards across all materials

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in graphic design (manufacturing or technical environment preferred)

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret technical information

• Experience preparing print-ready files and working with vendors

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in marine, manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments

• Familiarity with technical drawings or CAD files (Siemens NX, Rhino, SolidWorks, etc.)

• Knowledge of large-format printing, vinyl graphics, and signage

• Experience with presenting technical data in visual documentation or drawings

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those in a typical boat manufacturing business. The employee is exposed to various hot, cold, or wet weather conditions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: and talk and hear.

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 10 hours per day

• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis

• Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a regular basis

• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus