Technical Designer

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Type: Full-Time

Pay Type: Hourly / bi-weekly

Pay Range: $30 - $40 / hour DOE

Summary:

All Access Staging and Productions seeks a motivated, detail-oriented Technical Designer with CAD experience looking to work long term in drafting and design for the entertainment industry at their headquarters in Torrance, CA. This is a non-exempt hourly position, salary $30 to $40 per hour DOE, eligible for PTO, health insurance, and 401k program after probationary period. A qualified candidate will work closely with other technical design staff, sales associates, and rental leads to produce detailed 3D drawings, layouts, and custom equipment for live events and productions all over the world.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design, model, annotate, and itemize stage structures and effects for television, music, corporate, touring, and other live entertainment events.
• Generate 3D stage layouts and construction drawings using VectorWorks and AutoDesk Inventor, including but not limited to technical designs for lifts, stage components, mechanical, hydraulic and other special effects
• Communicate with sales associates, project managers, and rental leads to develop 3D models and layouts for production needs.
• Other duties as assigned within the Technical Design Department.

Qualification Requirements:

• 3 years minimum CAD/3D modeling experience required, VectorWorks and/or Autodesk Inventor preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Theatre, Live Entertainment, or Engineering a plus but not required. (Master’s degree preferred)
• Proven knowledge of fabrication techniques and equipment
• Proven experience working under strict timelines and in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Self-motivated and driven to seek out information and ask questions
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule during times of peak business demand

Physical Demands and Abilities:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Visual abilities include close vision and the ability to focus
• Ability to work with small hand and power tools

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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