Technical Designer (Freelancer)

Moment Factory; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Moment Factory in Montreal seeks a Technical Design professional to translate creative concepts into precise technical drawings for fabrication and installation. You will collaborate with scenographers, designers, project managers and technical directors to produce drawings and documents needed for production.

The deliverables vary from simple diagrams to detailed drawings and include file translation and background plans.

Qualifications

• Master reading multidisciplinary plans (Architecture, Structure & HVAC).
• Develop general, fabrication, and layout drawings (2D/3D) for architectural, scenographic, multimedia, and audiovisual (A/V) elements.
• Translate creative concepts into technical drawings.
• Integrate elements into architectural and base building plans to ensure project consistency.
• Prepare and optimize 3D models to make them usable in production.
• Ensure conversion, integration, and compatibility of various file formats (DWG, DXF, RVT, FBX, STEP).
• Collaborate with architects, scenographers, designers, and technical directors to align technical feasibility with the artistic vision.
• Ensure rigorous delivery in compliance with site constraints, building standards, quality, and established timelines.

Responsibilities

• Master reading multidisciplinary plans (Architecture, Structure & HVAC).
• Develop general, fabrication, and layout drawings (2D/3D) for architectural, scenographic, multimedia, and audiovisual (A/V) elements.
• Translate creative concepts into technical drawings.
• Integrate elements into architectural and base building plans to ensure project consistency.
• Prepare and optimize 3D models to make them usable in production.
• Ensure conversion, integration, and compatibility of various file formats (DWG, DXF, RVT, FBX, STEP).
• Collaborate with architects, scenographers, designers, and technical directors to align technical feasibility with the artistic vision.
• Ensure rigorous delivery in compliance with site constraints, building standards, quality, and established timelines.

Skills

Plan reading

2D/3D drawings

Translate concepts

3D modeling

DWG/DXF/RVT files

Job description

DIVE INTO MOMENT FACTORY’S UNIVERSE

We come from many different places, but what unites us is our passion. At Moment Factory, each new project is a blank page awaiting the creativity and talent of our whole team, no matter the individual responsibilities, roles, or fields. Our desire to innovate, to take risks, and to learn from our mistakes and from each other is what allows us to create collective projects that go above and beyond. Today, thanks to a team of 450 creative minds, we have been able to create immersive multimedia environments for artists, museums, airports, brands, theme parks and events, as well as our signature shows. No matter the canvas – be it film, lighting, multimedia architecture, sound design, special effects, or interactive projects – the thirst for experimentation and innovation is at the core of our DNA.

YOUR TEAM

Our team is part of the Moment Factory Expertise Center, specializing in design and manufacturing. Everything related to manufacturing passes through us. We offer technical drawing services and support for scenographic and architectural project management to the various units of the company. We work in close collaboration within a team composed of drafters and scenographic and architectural project managers. Our mantra: Every problem belongs to the team and not to a single individual.

YOUR MISSION

The person in charge of technical design at Moment Factory plays a key role in transforming creative concepts into precise technical drawings adapted to project needs. Working in close collaboration with scenographers, designers, scenographic project managers, and technical directors, they produce the drawings and documents necessary for fabrication and/or installation.

The level of detail of the deliverables varies depending on the objectives: ranging from simple diagrams to detailed, in-depth drawings, or sometimes limited to file translation and setting up background plans. This role is essential to ensure the transition between the creative idea and its technical realization.

EXPLORE YOUR FUTURE ROLE

• Master reading multidisciplinary plans (Architecture, Structure & HVAC).


• Develop general, fabrication, and layout drawings (2D/3D) for architectural, scenographic, multimedia, and audiovisual (A/V) elements.


• Translate creative concepts into technical drawings.


• Integrate elements into architectural and base building plans to ensure project consistency.


• Prepare and optimize 3D models to make them usable in production.


• Ensure conversion, integration, and compatibility of various file formats


• (DWG, DXF, RVT, FBX, STEP, etc.).


• Structure, classify, and maintain background plans and working files according to internal naming and layout standards.


• Collaborate with architects, scenographers, designers, and technical directors to align technical feasibility with the artistic vision.


• Ensure rigorous delivery in compliance with site constraints, building standards, quality, and established timelines.