Technical Designer

Technical DesignerPRG is the world's leading technology provider within the entertainment and events industry. Our mission is to bring together the power of our people with our production and rental expertise to deliver unforgettable events. PRG has the largest inventory of production equipment for hire and offers a complete 360-degree range of services to clients within the live events industry. These include music touring and festivals, TV & Film, Theatre, Sports and E-sports and Corporate live events. Our clients and partners rely on PRG's innovation, experience and in-depth expertise in video, lighting, rigging, staging, virtual productions, and set & automation systems to bring their creative visions to life. With 38 offices located in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, PRG offers the ability to provide services worldwide by collaborating with our local partners.ResponsibilitiesThe Technical Designer is responsible for the design, management, and development of designs from concept to completion. Designs and develops components for entertainment scenery and machinery design projects under direct supervision. Conceives elegant and profitable design solutions that enhances the artistic as well as functional goals of each project.Define the specific performance and artistic requirements for each effect.Provide concept designs and layouts.Investigate all safety and reliability concerns.Complete client's unresolved aesthetic design issues.Provide a reasonable balance between the client's creative needs and the company's profitability.Generate accurate bills of materials and highlight long lead items that could delay fabrication.Interface with production departments to ensure all design and quality goals are met.Support and cross train Engineers and Draftspeople in theater design and technology disciplines.Provide weekly project updates to design lead/ team.Assist development of standardized solutions/re.usable designsPre-Production PhaseDetermine design assumptions and life safety issuesInterface with client/ project manager to finalize aesthetic details and performance intent.Participate in Site Surveys to understand space limits/ abilities as needed.Preliminary Design PhaseLayout effect geometry using 2D hand sketches or CADComplete preliminary engineering calculations and analysisConfirm effect actuation types and power requirementsSelect major mechanical/structural components and materialsComplete any aesthetic and performance details left unresolved by the clientLayout effect packagingLayout interface of mechanical/structural components with aesthetic elementsPrepare preliminary facility impacts and/or concept design submittals as requiredEnsure design meets life safety standardsEnsure design meets owner contractual requirements and client bid specificationsPropose fabrication techniques and subcontractors as needed; identify & propose potential cost/time saving fabrication strategiesContinue to identify changes to scope of work for additional client salesContinue to identify shortfalls in bid submission that lead to budget and/or schedule overrunsDetailed Design PhaseComplete final facility impact submissionComplete site coordination plan and finalize installation strategy with installation directorFinalize effect geometry and packagingResearch reusable inventory componentsComplete final engineering calculations and analysisComplete final bills of materials and initiate procurementConfirm design continues to meet safety, contractual, and code/regulatory requirementsCreate fabrication detail and assembly drawingsContinue to identify changes to scope of work for additional client salesCreate final design submittal documentation for approvalFabrication PhaseInterface with production departments to guarantee products are fabricated as designedEnsure that safety and quality goals are being met in fabricationTroubleshoot any difficulties resulting from client, design, or fabrication oversightsSupport installation and site coordination issues as neededShipping & Installation PhaseContinue to support installation and site coordination issues as neededQualificationsEntertainment scenery/machinery design and/or fabrication experience. Fabrication experience is not required but strongly encouraged.Mechanical, structural, and/or fluid power design experience.AutoCAD 3D computer aided drafting experience. Inventor or SolidWorks is a plus. (3D AutoCAD is the minimum for us)Basic knowledge of typical theater equipment and terminologyComputer literacy with Windows, Excel, WordBachelors degree in technical theater or engineering3-5 years industry experience.Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.Must be self-motivated and able to self-manage time and provide accurate time estimates for technical design work to design leads/project managersAbility to work with remote co-workers consistently.EEO and Disclosure The pay range for this position is estimated to be $65, ,000.00. Actual pay to be determined by the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant combined with location and alignment with market data. Additionally, we offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions PRG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PRG is a drug-free work environment, pre-employment testing will be required.This is a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug screening.Production Resource Group LLC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.PRG cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. PRG does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. PRG will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. PRG will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to an in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. For information on job scams, visit, or file a complaint at