About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and creative CAD & 3D Production Designer to join our design team. In this role, you will play a key part in turning design concepts into highly detailed construction documentation and immersive 3D visual models.
If you thrive in a collaborative design environment, have strong technical drafting skills, and take pride in precision and design presentation, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate preliminary landscape design concepts and sketches into complete, accurate construction documentation (plan sets, construction details, layouts, and elevations).
- Develop detailed 3D models and renderings using SketchUp to visualize outdoor living spaces and site designs.
- Coordinate with the design team to make revisions, incorporate feedback, and ensure documentation meets construction standards.
- Maintain organized CAD standards, layer structures, and block libraries across projects.
Qualifications & Skills
Required:
- Proficiency in AutoCAD & SketchUp (must be capable of efficiently building standard construction sets and 3D models).
- Construction Documentation Experience: Proven ability to create clean, accurate, and detailed technical drawing sets.
- Portfolio Required: Applicants must provide a portfolio or work samples demonstrating both 2D drafting/construction details and 3D modeling work.
Preferred / Plus:
- 2+ years of professional experience in technical drafting and 3D visualization.
- Residential Landscape Architecture or Design experience is preferred, but candidate experience in architectural/site drafting will also be considered.
- Experience with 3D rendering engines such as Lumion or D5 Render is a strong plus.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- 3% matching IRA
- Paid time off + holidays
- Life insurance
- Continuing education opportunities
AquaTerra Outdoors is a full-service, award-winning design/build firm that creates personalized environments for families passionate about outdoor living.
Skills Required
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp
- Experience creating clean, accurate, detailed construction documentation and technical drawing sets
- Portfolio or work samples demonstrating 2D drafting, construction details, and 3D modeling
- Two or more years of professional experience in technical drafting and 3D visualization
- Residential landscape architecture or design experience
- Architectural or site drafting experience
- Experience with Lumion or D5 Render
What We Do
AquaTerra Outdoors is a Dallas-Fort Worth based design and build firm specializing in luxury outdoor living environments. Its team of designers and installers creates award-winning swimming pools, landscapes, outdoor structures, kitchens, irrigation and drainage, and provides ongoing maintenance through TerraCare landscape care and AquaCare pool service, harmonizing indoor and outdoor living spaces for residential clients.
