Entertainment Technical Designer 2 - Project

NBCUniversal; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an industry-leading media and entertainment company as an Entertainment Technical Designer. In this role, you will leverage your technical design expertise to support innovative projects in a collaborative environment. You will be responsible for creating detailed technical drawings and overseeing the installation process, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile entertainment projects while enjoying comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and have a passion for design and production, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts and perks

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in technical design/drafting with leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of scenic construction and materials.
• Solid in-field installation experience in entertainment.

Responsibilities

• Expediting technical design and drafting for entertainment projects.
• Producing accurate technical drawings and installation packages.
• Coordinating design documentation for compliance.

Skills

Technical Design

Leadership

AutoCAD 2D

AutoCAD 3D

Microsoft Office

Installation Experience

Communication Skills

Environmental Safety Standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Theatre, Production, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Architecture

Sketchup

REVIT

Job description

Entertainment Technical Designer 2 - Project

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Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

Working in a collaborative production team environment, this role is responsible for expediting all aspects of technical design/drafting along with show production support and staff oversight. This will include design, development, fabrication/installation oversight, facility interface, operation, maintenance, and documentation in compliance with codes, and jurisdictional requirements for Entertainment projects.

Essential Responsibilities

• Working directly under the Sr Technical Designer in collaboration with Technical Manager and Art Department to strategize on approach of design and production at the beginning of each new job.
• Work with various disciplines to integrate show systems including but not limited to A/V, lighting, electrical, and special effects elements into technical design package.
• Produce accurate technical drawings, details, install packages, as-built, structural, rough and finish construction details, etc. for internal, and outsourcing to contractors/vendors.
• Review and redline technical drawings for client approval.
• Coordinate design documentation from contractors/vendors with an emphasis on checking for compliance with contractual requirements and specifications.
• Assist estimating and design where necessary.
• Produce installation packages that adequately shows the installation crew how to install the exhibit within the larger space.
• Maintain revision and document control digitally and on site.
• Coordinate close-out packages, maintenance manuals, as-builts, and revisions.
  
  

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $85,000-$105,000

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years work experience in a technical design/drafting capacity, with minimum 2 years in a leadership role
• Working knowledge of various types of both general, and scenic construction and materials including Type V construction
• Strong experience with Auto CAD 2D, 3D, and Microsoft Office
• Strong leadership and ability to lead staff on project deliverables with ability to work well with limited information and constant change.
• Solid in-field installation experience in entertainment / theme park environment
• Working in fast-paced environments with accelerated production schedules.
• Working knowledge of stage/entertainment practices, equipment, and technologies.
• Confidence to effectively communicate across all lines of business.
• Strong awareness of Environmental Safety standards, and ADA
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and nights as required.
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Strong experience with local jurisdictional protocols, and processes
• Ability to achieve results through the flawless execution of strategies and process.
• Ability to identify and communicate creative solutions to challenges, and to maintain a consistent focus on priorities with persistent follow-through.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Architecture, Sketchup, REVIT
• Bachelor’s degree in Theatre, Production, or related entertainment field
  
  

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Entertainment Providers, and Media Production

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