Senior technical designer job description

Welcome to Peacock, the dynamic new streaming service from NBCUniversal. Here you'll find more than a job. You'll find a fast-paced, high-flying team for unique birds that want to be at the epicenter of technology, sports, news, tv, movies and more. Our flock works hard to connect people to what they love, each other and the world around them by creating shared experiences through culture-defining entertainment.

As a company, we embrace the power of difference. Our team is committed to creating an organization that champions diversity and inclusivity for all by curating content and a workforce that represents the world around us. We continue to challenge ourselves and the industry by being customer-centric, data-driven creatures of innovation. At Peacock, we are determined to forge the next frontier of streaming through creativity, teamwork, and talent.
Here you can fly to new heights!

As a Senior Design Technologist on our team, you will build high-quality, functional prototypes that illustrate, demonstrate, and prove the value and viability of current and future Peacock products, help designers and Product Managers create A/B experiments, and overall be a bridge between design and technology.

What we're looking for in a candidate:

You are a skilled professional with relentlessly high standards and deep operational knowledge and expertise in digital product prototyping.

You are thoughtful and like to learn. You are fully versed in consumer digital product best practices, technologies, and tools. You pick up new tools quickly and put them into action.

You learn the tech stack so that you can always judge the technical viability of your prototypes.

You feel most at home in a fast-paced, iterative, and collaborative environment.

You are highly resourceful, fluid, and adaptable-able to work on multiple tracks and pivot from one project to another.

What you will be doing:

Create and deliver functional prototypes, a/b test experiments in Web and Client Apps, front-end specifications for technical implementation

Present work product to all audiences. Formulate and communicate ideas and plans to peers, leadership, and engineering contributors.

Balance inputs from product, design, research, technology, and external partners. Create a network of cross-functional partners. Build rapport and earn trust.

Collaborate with designers, product owners, and engineers to successfully deliver products to market.

Cuningham seeks a Senior Project Architect/Technical Designer (licensed/non-licensed) to share in our vision to dream big, be daring, and create change. We are a forward-thinking design firm that values people, creative problem solving, and a learning mindset in the pursuit of unique, regenerative solutions that fit our clients' needs.

This position will be located in Orlando, Florida where there is no physical Cuningham office. This role will act as an on-site construction administration architectural representative for a large scale multi-building project.

This role will provide on-site construction administration responsibilities and provide expertise in the technical aspects of architecture. They will conduct QA/QC process, collaborate with contractors, vendors, and specialty trade partners to provide real-time responses to field questions creatively solving construction challenges while ensuring the design intent is executed. They will observe and provide guidance as the overall technical aspects of the project are implemented in the field, apply sound and diverse knowledge of architectural principles and practices, and act independently regarding architectural methods and complexities.

What you will do Provide on-site / real time coordination with Owner, Contractor, project consultants, specialty vendors/trade partners, and local jurisdictions. This is not a hybrid or remote position. Oversee the preparation and collaborate with the project team on model and drawing updates as required to respond to contractor RFI's, submittals, and client design changes.Communicate the technical implications of design decisions to the team, contractor, and Owner.Coordinate with Owner's Project leadership team to document and track change management.Understand the fundamental relationships and contractual obligations between the Architect, Consultants, Owner, and Contractor. Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills by using critical thinking to evaluate problems, alerting others to potential problems in a timely manner. Review development of documents and participate in company quality assurance/quality control activities, as well as incorporate feedback from the project manager and project designer related to development of project revisions.Coordinate with design's technology solutions for integration into design and construction.

What we look for Professional degree (bachelor's or higher) in architecture or related field preferred. Technical, vocational or non-professional bachelor's degree considered with extensive related experience.15+ years of architectural experience, preferably in hospitality-based or themed entertainment project types. Able to perform the duties, handle the responsibilities, and have the knowledge, skills, and qualifications of a project architect, with demonstrated repeated success in doing so.Has strong design and architecture awareness and can participate in design reviews and promote design continuity throughout the life of a project.Capable of working well with others on the team, cross-office, and cross-functionally including collaborative work relationships with Owners, general contractors, and trade partners.Active registration/license in at least one U.S. state is preferred.Proficiency in Bluebeam required. Proficiency in Revit Architecture, Adobe Creative Suite, and BIM 360 preferred.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including clear and concise communication, active listening and observation as well as seek understanding of others' points of view looking at verbal and non-verbal cues to encourage open and honest discussions.
Why Cuningham?

Together, we create enduring experiences for a healthy world.

Whether we are celebrating at a Spirit hour, nurturing an equitable and just work environment, or delivering regenerative design solutions to restore natural and human systems, each exchange is an opportunity to create a better future and support the health of our talent and communities. Our values are simple and impact every aspect of our practice:

Celebrate curiosity.
Design the future.
Restore the earth.
Take care of each other.
Have fun.

What can we create together?

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Cuningham is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the strength diversity brings to the workplace when combined with equity and justice. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, military, or veteran status.

Founded in 1985 by Frank Zarabi, FAM Brands provides innovative fashion, design, brand development, and distribution solutions to a wide range of retail and wholesale clients and partners. Our unique performance materials and versatile apparel designs-along with our competitive pricing strategies-have enabled us to become leaders in apparel industry. Our ability to thrive, centers around impeccable design and excellent branding. Our designers and production teams collaborate closely with our factories to create exception fashion strategies and details. Our world-class brands include Marika, Balance Collection, Bally Total Fitness, Tehama, Peace and Pearls, Eddie Bauer, Orvis, Woolrich, and more.

We are the trailblazers for activewear. Champions of fitness. We're for simple, elegant and vibrant designs. Our employees are star-reachers, bridge-builders, leaders and teammates. We are family-owned and operated. We are FAM Brands. We are growing and focused on strategic initiatives. Our factories are safe and our employees are valued. We are worldwide, world-class, forward-thinking and forward-looking. We work hard and believe in the work we do. We're for executional excellence and achieving our dreams. We are FAM Brands.

POSITION TITLE

Senior Technical Designer

LOCATION INFORMATION

Onsite 5x Days/Week - This position cannot be done remotely

COMPENSATION

Base Salary + Bonus

Status: Exempt, Salary

BENEFITS

Full-Time, Regular Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits package including: Vacation, Sick Time, Personal Holiday, Company Holidays, Anthem Insurance Coverage for Medical (PPO & EPO), Dental (DPO & DMO) and Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Company Paid Life & Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401k Match, Pet Insurance, Hartford Supplemental Insurance Policies (Life, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital), Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent), Work-Life Balance, Free Coffee, Onsite Food Options, and more!

SOME OF WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Tech packs, tech packs, tech packs...Did we say tech packs?
• Develop complete tech packs in coordination with the design team, including: detailed specifications, fabrications, and technical drawings
• Own life cycle from sketch; tech pack creation, fit approvals from proto to final pp size set approval for multiple product lines
• Create or ensure inclusion of sketches and specs for tech packs, including front and back sketch, construction details, illustrations, materials, trims and hardware; ensure accuracy, completeness and consistency
• Manage fit sessions with Design and Product Development; maximize fit session productivity and schedule follow-up fits for corrections as needed
• Be able to accurately assess garments for fit, spec, and shape; measure samples, create specs, finalize grading, identify issues & give thorough information to make complete corrections with Asia factories
• Resolve and communicate fit and construction issues via proper channels (Production/PD) to suppliers with a high sense of urgency
• Maintain strong understanding of fit and construction standards to ensure brand consistency and quality
• Enhance fit and quality through review of customer comments, competitive analysis, and conducting fit sessions
• Technical liaison between Design, PD/Sourcing, and Production

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor's Degree in Apparel Technical Design or related field
• Must have 8+ years technical design experience with 2+ years Mens or Bottoms
• Must have strong technical knowledge of garment construction, fabrics and tech packs
• Successful experience in leading apparel fitting with ability to handle volume in fitting process
• Strong Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel skills

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunities & Diversity

FAM Brands is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. FAM Brands makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.