THEMED ENTERTAINMENT – TECHNICAL DESIGNER 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. If you are a designer searching for 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 in need of additional Technical Designers with fabrication knowledge and a desire to learn! Our company designs, builds, and installs the scenic and themed environments you experience in venues that range from theme parks to casinos, 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 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 Vacation payout quarterly after length of service milestone Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance after length of service milestone Participation in the company's Long Term Disability Insurance following 1 year of employment. This is at no cost to the employee. Paid Holidays after length of service milestone Please submit: Resume, Portfolio (or website), Cover Letter, and three references when applying. Depending on qualifications, this design role offers a pay range of $25.00- $30.00 per hour. 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.
