Technical Production Designer - Scenic & Custom Fabrication, West Haven, CT

Company Description

Pinpoint Promotions & Printing is a creative production company specializing in promotional materials, custom printing, and branded visual experiences. The team collaborates with clients to bring concepts to life through high-quality graphics, scenic elements, and fabrication solutions. The company values precision, reliability, and strong client relationships, supporting projects from initial design through final installation. Pinpoint Promotions & Printing offers opportunities to work on diverse, hands-on projects in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment.

Role Description The Technical Production Designer – Scenic & Custom Fabrication will support the design and execution of scenic elements, custom displays, and printed materials for client projects. This contract role is on-site in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area and involves creating technical production files, preparing artwork for print and fabrication, and ensuring all designs meet material, structural, and brand specifications. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with project managers and fabricators, refining graphics for large-format print, and translating creative concepts into production-ready layouts and build drawings. The role also includes troubleshooting production issues, reviewing proofs and samples, and maintaining clear documentation to ensure accurate and timely delivery of all scenic and custom fabrication projects.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Print Production and Production Design to prepare accurate, press-ready and fabrication-ready files.
• Candidates should possess skills in Image Editing and Graphics to adjust artwork, optimize visual quality, and adapt designs for various formats.
• Candidates should possess skills in Branding to maintain visual consistency and adhere to client brand guidelines across all deliverables.
• Experience with industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, vector and layout tools) and familiarity with large-format or specialty printing processes.
• Strong technical drawing, layout, and file management abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy in measurements and specifications.
• Ability to work on-site in a fabrication environment, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Background in scenic design, custom fabrication, exhibit design, or related fields is beneficial; relevant education or equivalent professional experience is preferred.

Candidate Profile

Who You Are

You are a detail-oriented problem solver who enjoys turning creative concepts into buildable, production-ready solutions. You possess a strong combination of technical expertise, creative thinking, and practical problem-solving skills. You take pride in accuracy, collaboration, and developing technical documentation that helps projects move efficiently from concept through production and fabrication.

Experience & Expertise

• 4+ years of experience using Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Dimensions, and related engineering software.
• Strong understanding of technical file preparation, print production, fabrication requirements, and technical documentation.
• Background in engineering, woodworking, industrial design, print production, signage, or fabrication preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills.

How We Work - Our Core Values

• Helpful: We step in and support the team and clients with a solutions mindset
• Accountable: We follow through on tasks, see them to completion, and communicate when something changes
• Hunger for Learning: We continuously improve our skills and craftsmanship
• Proactive: We flag issues early and prevent problems before they hit the client
• Optimistic + Problem-Solving: We say yes to complex projects, we stay calm under pressure, and focus on solutions

Job Essentials

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in office and production environments
• Ability to review physical prototypes and fabrication samples
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to occasionally travel locally to project sites, installation locations, or client facilities as needed.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The requirements outlined below are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Primarily office-based with extensive computer use.
• Regular interaction with fabrication, print production, warehouse, and manufacturing environments.
• Occasional exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and other production-related conditions.
• Frequent visual concentration required to review artwork, technical drawings, CAD files, specifications, and production documentation.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and move throughout office and production environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry samples, materials, or project components up to 25 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pinpoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all appli