Technical Designer
Summary
Creates detailed shop drawings and CNC production files for custom-fabricated museum exhibits, millwork, and theater/film scenery, collaborating with project managers and fabricators. Core tools are AutoCAD (especially 3D) plus Microsoft/Google suites; requires 3+ years drafting experience in exhibit, millwork, or themed-environment industries.
Technical Designer
Reports to: Associate Director of Technical Design
About Ravenswood Studio Inc.
Ravenswood Studio is a nationally recognized custom fabrication company driven by passionate artisans who take pride in every aspect of each and every project we undertake. With our core values of Trust, Ingenuity and Excellence, we build museum and corporate exhibits, specialty millwork, custom themed elements and scenery for theater, opera, and film.
Celebrating 35 years as one of the nation’s most talented builders, we fabricate projects of all scales and complexities. We are creative, detail oriented, deadline sensitive, and budget conscious, making us a perfect match to bring our clients vision into a physical reality. We are as passionate about our projects as our clients are.
Our team of innovators includes Project Managers, Technical Designer, Carpenters, Metalworkers, Scenic Artists, Sculptors, and Electronics Experts who partner and collaborate with Designers, Architects, and Clients. Within our 100,000 sq ft fabrication facility, we use state-of-the-art fabrication technologies, methods and materials to produce award-winning projects that set our clients apart time and time again.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Technical Designers are responsible for creating drawings of our projects for both client review and shop fabrication. With input from project managers, job leads, and fabricators, design detailers aim to find the simplest and most efficient solutions.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create detailed shop drawings for a variety of different types of projects.
- Work in a collaborative team setting.
- Clearly communicate design intent and fabrication techniques onto drawings.
- Maintain open and clear communication with the project team and Associate Director of Technical Design.
- Create drawings for design specific parts, ordered from suppliers.
- Create production files for our internal CNC machines.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, especially 3D, as well as Microsoft and Google Suites
- Hands on fabrication experience highly recommended
- Relevant degree / diploma, professional certification, or equivalent work experience of at least 3 years’ drafting in one or more of the following industries: museum exhibit, display, cabinetry / millwork, theater / opera, or themed environments.
- Ability to prioritize and problem solve with shifting priorities and deadlines.
- Is proactive, aware, and focused.
- High attention to detail, seeing tasks through until completed.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of the materials and methods used in a custom fabrication facility.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Proficiency in AutoCAD especially 3D, as well as Microsoft and Google Suites
- Hands on fabrication experience highly recommended
- Relevant degree/diploma, professional certification, or equivalent work experience of at least 3 years' drafting in the following industries: museum exhibit, display ,cabinetry/ millwork, theater/ opera, or themed environments.
- Ability to prioritize and problem solve with shifting priorities and deadlines.
- Is proactive, aware and focused.
- High attention to detail, seeing tasks through until completed.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of the materials and method used in a custom fabrication facility.