Technical Drafter

Object Construction, Inc.; California; Sur place; USD 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Object Construction, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Technical Drafter to join the design team. You will develop technical solutions and documentation for clients, subcontractors, and shop floor, collaborating with designers, engineers, and fabricators.

Applicants bring 5+ years in technical design/drafting, a bachelor’s in technical theater or scenic design, and strong AutoCAD/Rhino skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in technical design/drafting or related roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsabilités

• Develop technical solutions for project challenges and generate documentation for clients, subcontractors and shop floor.
• Collaborate with the technical director, fabrication leads and project managers.
• Produce accurate 3D models and 2D drawings using AutoCAD and Rhino.
• Oversee large drawing sets and ensure consistency across multiple projects.
• Utilize materials, hardware and adhesives knowledge in scenic and production design.
• Apply CNC/CAM processes where needed.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure constructability and timely delivery.

Connaissances

3D Modeling & 2D drafting with AutoCAD

Wood, foam & metal construction

Theatrical rigging & structural design

Construction materials & adhesives

CNC / CAM software

Drawing set management in AutoCAD &Rh

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in technical theater/scenic design/industrial design or equivalent

Outils

AutoCAD

Rhino

Description du poste

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Technical Drafter

Full Time Los Angeles, CA, US

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

TECHNICAL DRAFTER
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES
Object Construction is seeking a creative and motivated individual with a background in scenic design, film & TV production, or theatrical environments to join our technical design team. Successful candidates will assist the technical design phase of a project in collaboration with the technical director, fabrication leads, and project managers. They will develop technical solutions to project challenges and generate appropriate documentation to communicate those solutions to clients, subcontractors, and shop floor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Expertise in 3D Modeling & 2D drafting with AutoCAD.
• Expertise in wood, foam, & metal construction techniques specifically for entertainment, themed environments, and/or exhibits & displays.
• Knowledge of theatrical rigging techniques & structural design for theater, film, and TV sets.
• Extensive knowledge of construction materials, hardware, and adhesives used in scenic and production design.
• Experience with CNC / CAM software.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage large drawing sets in AutoCAD and Rhino.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including designers, engineers, and fabricators.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Aptitude with Adobe Creative Cloud products.
• Experience with sustainable design and material selection.
• Previous experience working on scenic designs, stagecraft, or set construction for live performances, film, or television.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Technical Designer/Drafter, Shop Foreman, Lead Fabricator, or similar role in a regional theater, commercial scene shop, film, or TV production environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical theater, scenic design, industrial design, or comparable work/apprenticeship experience.
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey technical information clearly.