The 2D/3D Vectorworks Draftsperson is responsible for the creation and maintenance of all drawings for the project under the guidance of an experienced Technical Director / Technical Producer. This freelance position requires someone with experience in 2D/3D drafting for live entertainment productions. The ideal Draftsperson will have experience with both scenic design and a basic understanding of theatrical fabrication techniques.
Responsibilities:
- Creating 3D representation of the venue and populating it with show elements
- Modeling major show concepts/elements from the groundplan into 3D representations for the purpose of conveying design intent and form/scale to the client.
- Creating and maintaining the 2D groundplan throughout the entire project (including onsite tracking of changes and creation of “as-built” plans)
- Drafting of site plans, ground plans, and other required layouts/details.
- 2D/3D drafting of individual scenic elements for fabrication.
- Meetings and site surveys with the client and internal and external collaborators.
- Ensure that all work conforms to pre-established specifications in the spirit of the “production glue way”.
- Enforce safety standards, policies, and procedures and make recommendations as necessary.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of 1 year of live event, entertainment, theater, touring concert and/or production experience in scenic or exhibit fabrication.
- Strong 3D drafting skills. All drafting will be done in Vectorworks.
- Functional competencies in scenic fabrication, enough knowledge of material choices to provide callouts drawing callouts (matte vs gloss, etc.)
- Computer skills: Macintosh OS or Windows platform
- Experience with software related to the creation of renderings preferred – Cinema 4D, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator, SketchUp.
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to take initiative, multi-task, and work graciously in a fast paced environment. Ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency and act responsively.
Requirements:
- Must be comfortable and flexible to work in both a remote and onsite setting.
- Should be equally comfortable communicating in person with everyone from interns to clients.
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Ideal contract will be a multi-month agreement with the possibility of extension or possibly a full-time role
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