THEMED ENTERTAINMENT – LEAD TECHNICAL DESIGNER – PROJECT-BASED – PASADENA, CA

THEMED ENTERTAINMENT – LEAD TECHNICAL DESIGNER – PROJECT-BASED

PASADENA, CA

Adirondack Studios (ADKS) is hiring in our growing Technical Design Department. We are seeking individuals with leadership experience in design and construction for entertainment environments who have a track record of taking ownership and delivering results. If you’re a designer seeking a new and exciting workplace, ADKS wants to hear from you. We continue to grow and are seeking Lead Technical Designers with fabrication knowledge, the ability to lead a team, and a desire to learn.

Our company designs, builds, and installs the scenic and themed environments that you experience in venues ranging from theme parks and casinos to museums, live shows, retail spaces, and public art installations. We have been in business since 1975, and our work is seen worldwide. This is rewarding work with a company that is a substantial force in our industry.

A successful candidate will lead a key project for a long-time ADKS client, as directed by the ADKS Technical Director. Tasks will include managing a team of Technical Designers and outside partners to produce drawings for Clients and our fabricators; Work closely with Project Managers and Production Managers to bring projects in on time and under budget; Attend internal meetings as well as client coordination meetings; Tracking and reporting of progress throughout the duration of the project, as well as drafting and modeling. This opportunity is a contract position with an expected duration of 8-12 months with potential for extension. Although this opportunity is project-specific, there may be tasks assigned to support other ADKS projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in a technical design/drafting capacity, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role
• Meet milestone dates in completing contracted design work as well as design within given budgets.
• Familiarity with theatrical fabrication methods and materials as a builder, installer, and/or designer, including an ability to read and understand design drawings.
• Working knowledge of various types of both general and scenic construction and materials.
• Strong experience with Auto CAD and Inventor, as well as Microsoft Office
• Strong leadership and ability to lead staff on project deliverables, with the ability to work well with limited information and constant change.
• 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

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Training or employment in technical theater or themed entertainment is a plus.
• Strong experience with local jurisdictional protocols and processes
• Ability to achieve results through the flawless execution of strategies and processes.
• Ability to identify and communicate creative solutions to challenges, and to maintain a consistent focus on priorities with persistent follow-through.
• Collaborate with the technical design team, third-party engineers, design vendors, ADKS production and creative departments, clients, and vendors.
• Working knowledge of Rhino and REVIT
• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience in Theatre, Production, or related entertainment field

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Paid Personal/Sick time immediately upon hire
• 401K Retirement Plan after length of service milestone
• Year-end bonus eligibility based on company performance
• No cost Long Term Disability insurance after length of service milestone
• Three options for Medical insurance as well as Dental and Vision insurance after length of service milestone
• Paid Vacation time immediately after hire
• Paid Holidays

PLEASE SUBMIT:

Resume, Portfolio (or website), Cover Letter, and three references when applying.

This design role offers a salary range of $100,000 to $120,000 per year.

This position will be headquartered in Pasadena, California, approximately 25 minutes from Universal Studios Hollywood and 1 hour from Disneyland.

ADKS is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered for this full-time salary position without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

Please apply via our website – https://www.adkstudios.com/team/#careers.

We are sure you will find ADKS a fantastic place to work, and we look forward to hearing from you.