Production Designer

Access TCA; Northbridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Access TCA in Massachusetts is seeking a Production Designer to produce accurate construction drawings for booth components and supply setup instructions for on-site supervision. The role requires creating shop drawings, 3D parts, and setup prints for wiring, carpet, and banners.

The candidate will collaborate across teams, attend production launches, evaluate 3D models against client blueprints, and develop timely detail prints while staying current with industry practices in trade-show

Qualifications

• Experience drafting exhibit, architectural, or millwork drawings.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and capable of producing elevation, isometric views and exploded views.
• Strong 3D modeling skills using AutoCAD, Inventor or SolidWorks.
• Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Generate shop/construction drawings for new or modified exhibit components.
• Create detailed setup prints showing locations, electrical and networking needs, carpet layouts.
• Create 3D part files for CNC routing.
• Attend production launch meetings and provide technical input.
• Review 3D drawings and client/vendor blueprints for compatibility.
• Determine timelines for production drawings and setup prints.
• Communicate with stakeholders to complete accurate prints.
• Assist on projects to meet deadlines and maintain industry standards.

Skills

AutoCAD drafting

3D modeling

Elevation plans

Isometric drawings

Exploded views

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Production DesignerThe Production Designer is responsible for producing accurate construction drawings for new or modified exhibit components for shop carpenters and supplying setup instructions for all booth components for use by the on-site show supervisor.What you will do:Generate shop/construction drawingsCreate detailed setup prints to include booth and property locations, electrical and networking requirements, hanging banner locations, carpet layouts, etc.Create 3D parts files for use on the CNC routerAttend production launch meetings and contribute to meetings by providing technical expertise and knowledge to the teamEvaluate the design department’s 3D drawings & renderings, in addition to engineering blueprints from the client and/or vendor, to ensure compatibility, quality, and technical details meet Access’s requirementsDetermine initial timelines for production drawings, floor plans, and setup drawingsCommunicate with stakeholders and department leaders to collect information necessary to complete accurate and timely detail printsAssist on projects within the team as needed in order to meet project timelinesMaintain a current knowledge of industry trends and practicesResearch and develop specific types of products or services needed per design requirementsWhat we would love to see:Prior exhibit industry, or adjacent (including woodworking) industry, experience preferred.Drafting experience with AutoCAD, preferably in trade-show exhibits, architectural, millwork industries or equivalent.Ability to convey detailed information through elevation plan, isometric, and exploded viewsusing standard drafting methods.Proficient in Autodesk AutoCAD software (2018 version or later)Experienced 3D modeling skills using Autodesk AutoCAD is requiredExperienced 3D solid modeling skill using Autodesk AutoCAD, or other 3D solid modeling software such as Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks is requiredAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment and can deliver high-quality results with speed and efficiency.Strong analytical ability for developing construction methods pertaining to the unique and varied projects presented to them.Due to occasional timeframe restraints, the applicant would be responsible to work the additional time required to achieve his or her assignments.Your best samples of related work (3D models and their associated shop drawings) would be very beneficial.