Job Details
Hi Cubers, our shop in Red Hook is looking to fill a position for a Technical Director. Details below. Thanks!
Standard Transmission Productions (www.stp.nyc) is a rapidly growing integrated Display and Experiential Advertising & Production company, specializing in technology and custom fabrication for multiple Fortune 500 clients in Retail, Advertising, and Consumer Brands. STP has over 22,000 ft2 of fabrication and design space in Brooklyn, NY. We employ a highly-skilled fabrication team including specialists in design, scenic, carpentry, metal fabrication, LED technology, digital signage, animatronics, & content creation.
As a result of increased exposure and opportunities, STP is seeking a hands-on full-time fabrication Technical Director with an understanding and capacity to respond to RFPs, a strong understanding of materials, design, fabrication and installation, as well as the ability to be client-facing & collaborate in production and team management. The chosen candidate will lead a team of seasoned fabricators to deliver memorable experiences rooted in best-in-class design, craftsmanship, and the latest technology.
Projects include large-scale display installations with a technology focus and custom-fabricated environments for retail spaces, the fashion world, theater, pop-up spaces, and events. Clients include major retailers, artists, museums, galleries, ad agencies, and cultural institutions.
Our ideal candidate will be a team player and a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication & organizational skills. An understanding of production design drawings and CAD is a requirement.
Position to start immediately.
Responsibilities:
High Level Fabrication Direction
Ingesting and detailing bids associated with incoming RFP’s and collaborating on bids with Executive Team
Working with Design & Draft team to facilitate production drawings
Working with Project Producer to create and oversee fabrication timelines and budgets
Defining resourcing, procuring and tracking materials for incoming projects and working with Project Management to deliver projects on time and in budget
Optimizing existing and defining new production processes and workflow
Design and Production Quality Control
Requirements:
5+ years proven experience directing $1-2M fabrication projects
5+ years of fabrication shop experience.
High-level understanding and experience with Autocad / Rhino / Solidworks
Experience with project management software e.g. Trello, Harvest, Smartsheets, Google Docs