Design technologist

Actalent; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Design Technologist to join their collaborative team. The role involves executing project tasks such as 3D modeling and providing installation instructions. Ideal candidates should have strong technical skills and be bilingual, with a preference for Spanish. This fully remote position offers a competitive pay range and a variety of benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• Strong technical and modeling skills required.
• Experience in client interaction and project management.
• Bilingual candidates preferred, especially in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a dynamic team on project tasks.
• Execute 3D modeling and 2D drawing generation.
• Provide installation instructions and coordinate on-site.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong drafting and construction skills

Proficiency in 2D and 3D modeling software

Tools

Rhino

Grasshopper

Revit

C-Sharp

JavaScript

MS Office

Excel

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Job Title: Design Technologist

Job Description

This position involves collaborating within a dynamic team that includes account managers, estimators, project managers, project coordinators, production personnel, customers, outside suppliers, and other design technologists. The Design Technologist is responsible for executing project tasks such as 3D modeling, 2D drawing generation, framing system coordination, converting design data to fabrication data, and providing installation instructions under the guidance of a Senior Design Technologist. Candidates should possess a strong technical and modeling skills, with a solid understanding of the constructability of materials and drawings. Ideal candidates are experienced in client interaction, enthusiastic about diverse projects, and bilingual, with proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand design intent and develop constructible solutions.
• Export design data for fabrication purposes.
• Provide clear installation instructions and coordinate on-site installation.
• Properly schedule project deliverables.
• Learn from past projects to improve processes.
• Participate actively in a collaborative process.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in 2D and 3D modeling software such as Rhino, Grasshopper, and Revit.
• Strong drafting and construction skills.
• Experience in project management and constructability.
• Familiarity with programming languages like C-Sharp and JavaScript.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual proficiency, particularly in Spanish.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with parametric modeling and geometry.
• Ability to create shop drawings for fabrication.
• Comfortable using MS Office, Excel, and PDF editing software such as Bluebeam and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment is casual and collaborative, involving coordination with a team of 6-8 designers at varying experience levels. You will also communicate design requirements with the shop for production. Initially, you will shadow a Design Technologist and work on smaller projects to gain familiarity with company processes.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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