Senior Technical Designer

Overview PRG is the world's leading provider of services and solutions in entertainment and events. We bring industry-leading creativity, experience and technology to every project we undertake. Our teams consist of the most accomplished experts, engineers and craftspeople working in theatre, film, tv, broadcast, concert touring, corporate events and hotels and staging. With 170 patents and over 70 trademarks, we are a company defined by innovation. And, through our network of 70 offices spanning five continents, PRG is capable of delivering for its customers anywhere on the globe.

Responsibilities ----------------

### Purpose

Designs and develops components for entertainment scenery and machinery design projects under direct supervision.

### Essential Functions

• Define the specific performance and artistic requirements for each effect.
• Provide concept designs and layouts.
• Investigate all safety and reliability concerns.
• Complete client's unresolved aesthetic design issues.
• Provide a reasonable balance between the client's creative needs and the company's profitability.
• Generate accurate bills of materials and highlight long lead items that could delay fabrication.
• Interface with production departments to ensure all design and quality goals are met.
• Support and cross train Engineers and Draftsmen in theater design and technology disciplines.
• Provide weekly project updates to design lead/ team.
• Assist development of standardized solutions.

Pre-Production Phase --------------------

### Determine Design Assumptions and Life Safety Issues

Interface with client/ project manager to finalize aesthetic details and performance intent.

### Participate in Site Surveys

Understand space limits/ abilities as needed.

Preliminary Design Phase ----------------------

### Layout Effect Geometry

Complete preliminary engineering calculations and analysis.

### Confirm Effect Actuation Types and Power Requirements

Select major mechanical/structural components and materials.

### Complete Any Aesthetic and Performance Details Left Unresolved by the Client

Layout effect packaging.

### Layout Interface of Mechanical/Structural Components with Aesthetic Elements

Prepare preliminary facility impacts and/or concept design submittals as required.

### Ensure Design Meets Life Safety Standards

Ensure design meets owner contractual requirements.

### Propose Fabrication Techniques and Subcontractors as Needed

Continue to identify changes to scope of work for additional client sales.

### Continue to Identify Shortfalls in Bid Submission that Lead to Budget and/or Schedule Overruns

Detailed Design Phase --------------------

### Complete Final Facility Impact Submission

Complete site coordination plan and finalize installation strategy with installation director.

### Finalize Effect Geometry and Packaging

Research reusable inventory components.

### Complete Final Engineering Calculations and Analysis

Complete final bills of materials and initiate procurement.

### Confirm Design Continues to Meet Safety, Contractual, and Code/Regulatory Requirements

Create fabrication detail and assembly drawings.

### Continue to Identify Changes to Scope of Work for Additional Client Sales

Create final design submittal documentation for approval.

Fabrication Phase -----------------

### Interface with Production Departments to Guarantee Products are Fabricated as Designed

Ensure that safety and quality goals are being met in fabrication.

### Troubleshoot Any Difficulties Resulting from Client, Design, or Fabrication Oversights

Support installation and site coordination issues as needed.

Shipping & Installation Phase ---------------------------

### Continue to Support Installation and Site Coordination Issues as Needed

General Description ------------------

### Job Summary

The Technical Designer is responsible for the design, management, and development of designs from concept to completion.

### Qualifications

• Entertainment scenery/machinery design and/or fabrication experience.
• Mechanical, structural, and/or fluid power design experience.
• AutoCAD 2D computer aided drafting experience.
• 3D experience a plus.
• Computer literacy with Windows, Excel, Word.
• Bachelors degree in technical theater or engineering.
• 3-5 years industry experience.
• Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to self-manage time.
• Ability to work with remote co-workers consistently.

### EEO and Disclosure

PRG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PRG is a drug-free work environment, pre-employment testing will be required.

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