Studio Designer jobs in the United States

Lead Designer

Hotopp Creative Studio is a multidisciplinary studio leading the design, production, and creation of an eclectic array of projects across the entertainment, attraction, and experience design industries. At Hotopp we focus on teamwork, culture, behavior, and results -- over rules and regulations. We take pride in producing extraordinary creative outcomes but believe it’s the journey, not the destination that matters and if we are not having fun along the way then we are doing something wrong.

Role:

We are currently looking to fill a role for a lead Designer in our Seattle Office.

In this role you will be leading project teams through all design phases. You will be involved in all facets of the design process, from creating mood boards and blue-sky concept renderings to producing design drawings for construction and coordinating of scenic elements on site.

You will work with design teams from inception to completion, to ensure project goals are achieved within specific budgets and time frames.

Our ideal candidate understands design and fabrication across multiple markets and levels of complexity focusing around both temporary and permanent installations.

Skills:

• Proficient skills using AutoCAD and/or Revit to create fully dimensioned and notated construction drawings
• Proficient skills creating 3D solid models, (in AutoCAD is a plus but not required)
• Proficient skills using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
• Proficient rendering skills to visualize built environments
• Proficient skills using Excel
• High level of written and verbal communication skills
• Experience understanding and coordinating drawings coming from other vendors / partners such as lighting designers, AV, Architects etc.
• Understanding of drafting standards and the ability to conform to existing company-wide drafting practices
• Familiarity with 3DSmax, Twinmotion, and Unreal is a plus but not required
• Proficiency with hand sketching is a plus
• Model-making, crafting and fabrication skills are a plus but not required

Behaviors:

· Passionate about design, thrives on attention to detail,

· Exceptional logic and problem-solving capabilities,

· Self-starter, proactive, diligent, solid time management and organizational skills

· Eagerness to learn, demonstrates willingness and ability to grow in everything from
personal development to learning new software applications

· Desire to be a team player, advocate for collaboration

· Demonstrates exceptional communication skills,

· Demonstrates ability to complete multiple tasks in a timely manner

Qualifications:

Minimum 8 years of experience in scenic design, theatrical design, architecture or
designing branded environments. Those with experience in interior design or other
relative industries may also apply.

Additional Info:

Interested applicants should submit:

· Cover letter including a brief description of experience level and availability.

· Résumé

· Several work samples including:

· CAD drafting of construction drawings, particularly examples demonstrating proficient use of 3d models to generate drafting

· 3D Renderings

· 3 references (references will only be contacted if applicant is invited to initial interview)

Work samples may be submitted as a PDF or as a link to a web site. Work samples should show evidence of capability. Please provide information about the software used with all submitted samples.

**Please note we weigh work samples heavily when considering applicants. Resumes will not be considered without providing the requested sample material, at time of initial submission. The more you can show us about how you approach and execute work, the better we will be able to determine your qualifications for this position**

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person