Mechanical Designer and Fabricator

Cryptic Industries; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cryptic Industries in Los Angeles is seeking an in-person Mechanical Designer to create detailed mechanical designs, shop drawings, and CNC/3D printing files using Fusion for interactive props and effects. The role requires at least one year as an industry professional and a strong background in fabricating practical effects for live events or entertainment projects.

You will independently manage builds, work with artists across painting, sculpting, construction, machining, molding and casting,

Qualifications

• Must have strong ability to create mechanical designs and shop drawings for interactive props and effects.
• Experience fabricating props and mechanical effects in the entertainment industry is required.
• Minimum 1 year as industry professional.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and execute building interactive experiences.
• Work with pneumatics/servos and other mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with artists across painting, sculpting, construction, machining, molding and casting.

Skills

Mechanical design

Shop drawings

CNC/3D printing knowledge

Tools

Autodesk Fusion

Job description

Cryptic Industries is a special effects fabrication company interested in pushing the boundaries of visual and physical storytelling. We design and build complex interactive practical effects, animatronics, and specialty props for live events, theater, marketing campaigns, theme parks, film and television worldwide. Our shop blends traditional artistry- like sculpting and mold-making with cutting edge technology and engineering to create immersive and tactile experiences from small intricate creatures to large scale mechanical installations.

Must Have Qualifications:

• Must be proficient in creating mechanical designs, shop drawings, and CNC/3D printing files in Autodesk Fusion.
• Experience and a strong skill set in the fabrication of props and mechanical effects in the entertainment industry.
• Minimum 1 year as industry professional.

Additional Capabilities:

• C an independently manage and execute building interactive experiences.
• Mechanical effects (pneumatics/servos).
• Has extensive material knowledge.
• Can collaborate with other artists in painting, sculpting, construction, machining, molding and casting to achieve the desired outcome.
• Ensure all effects meet safety standards and can be easily struck, crated and shipped globally.
• Enjoy the challenge of making something you’ve never made before.

We are a small company based out of Los Angeles (90063) and presently seeking local in-person candidates only.