Desert Steel
www.desertsteel.net
CAD Designer / Drafter
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Company: Desert Steel
Job Type:
• Full-time | On-site
• Monday to Friday (occasional flexibility based on project needs)
Benefits:
• Vacation
• Paid holidays
• 401k Match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Bonus Opportunity
• Flexible scheduling
• Creative and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for growth and skill development
• Continuing education opportunities
• Term, AD&D and Dependent Life insurances
About Desert Steel:
Desert Steel is a Wichita-based, independently owned company that designs and
fabricates unique steel landscape sculptures for residential and commercial spaces
around the world. Our work blends nature, art, and metal to create pieces that are as
durable as they are beautiful.
Job Summary:
We’re looking for a talented, detail oriented CAD Designer/Drafter who can take
creative concepts and transform them into detailed, buildable drawings for our
fabrication team. This role requires both technical drafting skills and artistic design
sensitivity. This person would contribute to designing new pieces, refining parts to make
manufacturing easier, programing parts to run on one of our fiber lasers and more.
Great opportunity for someone looking for variety and opportunities to grow and learn.
Responsibilities:
• Create 2D and 3D CAD drawings for custom steel products, including sculptures,
planters, and more.
• Translate artistic sketches and verbal ideas into accurate technical drawings.
• Transform flat pattern forms into 3-dimensional shapes
• Collaborate with artists, production, shipping, marketing, landscape designers
and more to ensure designs are functional and manufacturable.
• Revise drawings based on feedback or engineering changes.
• Maintain organized digital drawing files and create a systematic approach to file
maintenance.
• Participate in the development of new products and the refinement of existing
products.
• Program parts for cutting on Amada Fiber lasers using the Amada software (job
training program included)
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated proficiency in Rhino 3D (7 or higher) required.
• Familiarity with Grasshopper plug-in for Rhino (or other parametric design
software) preferred.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Fusion 360 a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in CAD drafting or mechanical design (or equivalent
training).
• Basic understanding of sheet metal fabrication, welding, and other metalworking
processes a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Creative mindset and appreciation for design/artwork.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Desire to learn new things and immediately apply those to the work environment.
Preferred (not required):
• Experience with rendering or visualization software.
• Experience with 3D modeling software like SketchUp
• Background in industrial design, sculpture, or architecture.
• Interest or experience in landscape design.
• Hands-on experience in a fabrication or shop environment.
Work Location:
• 1101 E. Central Ave Wichita, KS 67214
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and portfolio (if available). A short cover letter or note telling us why
you’d be a great fit is appreciated!
Send information to jason@desertsteel.net
Phone: 316-282-2244