THEMED ENTERTAINMENT – TECHNICAL DESIGNER – PROJECT-BASED ARGYLE, NY

THEMED ENTERTAINMENT – TECHNICAL DESIGNER – PROJECT-BASED

ARGYLE, NY

Adirondack Studios (ADKS) is hiring for our growing Technical Design department. We are looking for individuals with experience in design and construction for entertainment environments, with a track record of taking ownership and delivering results. If you are a designer seeking a new and exciting workplace, or a fabricator with design knowledge looking to grow into a new field, Adirondack Studios wants to hear from you. We continue to grow and are seeking additional project-based technical designers with fabrication experience and a desire to learn!

Our company designs, builds, and installs scenic and themed environments for venues ranging from theme parks and casinos to museums, live shows, retail, and public art. 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.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERTISE:

• Technical designers fulfill project requirements such as shop drawings, models, narratives, sketches, and engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with theatrical fabrication methods and materials as a builder, installer, and/or designer, including an ability to read and understand design drawings.
• Familiarity with industry design software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, and/or other parametric modeling software is desired.
• Training or employment in technical theater or themed entertainment is a plus.
• Collaborate with the technical design team, third-party engineers, ADKS production and creative departments, clients, and vendors.
• Experience working in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Strong visual, verbal, and written communication skills are required.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Paid Personal/Sick time immediately upon hire
• 401K Retirement Plan after length of service milestone
• Year End Bonus eligibility based upon 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
• Vacation payout quarterly after length of service milestone
• Paid Holidays after length of service milestone

Please submit:

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

Technical Designers will be hired for the duration of a project. Projects can last 3 months to 1 year, with the option to extend.

Range of Rates:

Depending on qualifications, this design role offers a pay range of $25.00- $30.00 per hour.

Location:

This hourly position will be headquartered in Argyle, New York (one hour north of Albany and 30 minutes from Saratoga Springs).

Adirondack Studios is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered for this full-time, hourly 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 Adirondack Studios a fantastic place to work, and we look forward to hearing from you.