CAD/Drafts Person - Vectorworks

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Contract paid on Day Rate until Sept 2026 – Paid within 72hrs of submitting time sheet
• Company Culture
• Weekly Pay

The Company

Our client is an employee-owned creative events production company based in London, with a talented and collaborative team of over 50 Co-Owners. They have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative live event experiences across a range of unique and prestigious venues. With a longstanding commitment to excellence and a client-first approach, they pride themselves on combining technical expertise with creativity to produce exceptional results. Their core values, enthusiasm, dependability, collaboration, and client focus are embedded across the business, alongside a transparent and inclusive employee ownership model that gives every team member a genuine voice and stake in the company’s success. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected and growing organisation, delivering outstanding projects while contributing to the continued evolution of the business.

The Role

We are recruiting for a CAD/Vectorworks Draftsperson (Freelance) to support our London-based client on a range of dynamic event projects. This CAD/Vectorworks Draftsperson role is ideal for a detail-oriented and efficient draftsperson who can quickly translate briefs into high-quality, accurate floorplans using Vectorworks. Working within a fast-paced environment, this CAD/Vectorworks Draftsperson position will play a key role in supporting project and production teams by delivering clear, practical layouts that meet both creative and operational requirements. As a CAD/Vectorworks Draftsperson specialist, you’ll manage multiple drawing tasks, adapt to feedback, and ensure all outputs align with company standards and real-world event delivery needs. This freelance CAD/Vectorworks Draftsperson opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a wide range of exciting live event projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Floorplan Production
  • Create and update event floorplans in Vectorworks based on project briefs
  • Translate written and verbal briefs into accurate spatial layouts
• Layout & Technical Accuracy
  • Ensure drawings reflect practical event requirements (stage sizes, sightlines, BOH areas, etc.)
  • Design layouts that support guest flow, seating plans, and operational efficiency
• Health & Safety Considerations
  • Incorporate core H&S principles into all drawings
  • Fire exits and access routes
  • Safe circulation space
  • Appropriate seating densities and spacing
  • Compliance with venue-specific constraints
• Drawing Standards & Consistency
  • Follow company templates and drawing standards
  • Maintain clarity, consistency, and professional presentation across all work
• Task Delivery
  • Manage a pipeline of daily drawing tasks (new layouts and revisions)
  • Deliver accurate work to tight deadlines
  • Respond to feedback and revise efficiently
• Team Support
  • Act as an extension of the Project Delivery team
  • Communicate clearly with stakeholders to clarify briefs and requirements

The Candidate

We are looking for a skilled Vectorworks Draftsperson to support our live event projects by producing accurate and efficient 2D event layouts. You’ll have a strong working knowledge of Vectorworks and be comfortable operating within existing file structures and templates. A solid understanding of event production and live event delivery is essential, as you’ll be translating creative and logistical requirements into clear, practical drawings that support on-site execution. This role suits someone with an eye for detail, strong spatial awareness, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure as part of a fast-moving production environment.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Familiarity with staging, AV setups, seating layouts, and guest experience flow
• Strong spatial and practical thinking skills, with the ability to translate spaces into real-world layouts
• Exceptional attention to detail and layout logic
• Demonstrated speed and efficiency in producing drawings and handling frequent updates
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Clear and confident communication, comfortable interpreting briefs and asking clarifying questions
• Ability to work remotely as part of a wider project team

Desirable Experience

• Experience with London’s unique or heritage venues
• Knowledge of venue-specific constraints such as rigging, access, or listed building limitations
• Previous experience supporting production or technical teams directly
• Understanding of safe circulation, seating densities, and venue compliance

Drawing Standards & Delivery

• Produce drawings in line with company standards and maintain clarity and consistency across outputs
• Manage a pipeline of layouts and revisions, delivering accurate work to deadlines
• Respond to feedback efficiently and iterate as required

Team Collaboration

• Act as an extension of the Project Delivery team, providing flexible drawing capacity
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders to ensure briefs are fully understood and deliverables aligned

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.