Senior Technical Designer, Scenic

Posted on Jan 14, 2025 by Production Resource Group Llc
Las Vegas, NV
Design & Creative
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview :

PRG is the world’s leading provider of services and solutions in entertainment and live events. Every day, we turn the creative vision of our customers into production and technical reality, deepening their connection to their audiences.

What sets us apart are our people. No other company in our industry has such a deep and diverse bench of talent, working across theatre, TV, film, music, corporate events, equipment rental and more. With over 300 patents and 130 registered trademarks, PRG is defined by innovation. And through our network of 42 offices spanning five continents, we can deliver for our customers anywhere around the globe.

Responsibilities:

PURPOSE: 

Sr. Technical Designer: Over sees department.  Designs and develops components for entertainment scenery and machinery design projects under direct supervision.

To conceive elegant and profitable design solutions that enhances the artistic as well as functional goals of each project.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

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.

Generate Statement of Probable Cost.

Interface with production departments to ensure all design and quality goals are met.

Support and cross train Engineers and Draftsmen in theater design and technology disciplines.

Provide weekly project updates to design lead/ team.

Assist development of standardized solutions.

Pre-Production Phase

Determine design assumptions and life safety issues

Interface with client/ project manager to finalize aesthetic details and performance intent.

Participate in Site Surveys to understand space limits/ abilities as needed.

Preliminary Design Phase

Layout effect geometry

Complete preliminary engineering calculations and analysis

Confirm effect actuation types and power requirements

Select major mechanical/structural components and materials

Complete any aesthetic and performance details left unresolved by the client

Layout effect packaging

Layout interface of mechanical/structural components with aesthetic elements

Prepare preliminary facility impacts and/or concept design submittals as required

Ensure design meets life safety standards

Ensure design meets owner contractual requirements

Propose fabrication techniques and subcontractors as needed

Continue to identify changes to scope of work for additional client sales

Continue to identify shortfalls in bid submission that lead to budget and/or schedule overruns

Detailed Design Phase

Complete final facility impact submission

Complete site coordination plan and finalize installation strategy with installation director

Finalize effect geometry and packaging

Research reusable inventory components

Complete final engineering calculations and analysis

Complete final bills of materials and initiate procurement

Confirm design continues to meet safety, contractual, and code/regulatory requirements

Create fabrication detail and assembly drawings

Continue to identify changes to scope of work for additional client sales

Create final design submittal documentation for approval

Fabrication Phase

Interface with production departments to guarantee products are fabricated as designed

Ensure that safety and quality goals are being met in fabrication

Troubleshoot any difficulties resulting from client, design, or fabrication oversights

Support installation and site coordination issues as needed

Shipping & Installation Phase

Continue to support installation and site coordination issues as needed

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Technical Designer is responsible for the design, management, and development of designs

from concept to completion.

Qualifications:

Entertainment scenery/machinery design and/or fabrication experience.

Mechanical, structural, and/or fluid power design experience.

AutoCAD 2D computer aided drafting experience. 3D experience a plus

Computer literacy with Windows, Excel, Word

Bachelors degree in technical theater or engineering

3-5 years industry experience.

Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Must be self-motivated able to self-manage time.

Ability to work with remote co-workers consistently.

EEO and Disclosure:

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 . 

Reference: 209726822

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Senior Technical Designer, Scenic

Posted on Jan 14, 2025 by Production Resource Group Llc

Las Vegas, NV
Design & Creative
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview :

PRG is the world’s leading provider of services and solutions in entertainment and live events. Every day, we turn the creative vision of our customers into production and technical reality, deepening their connection to their audiences.

What sets us apart are our people. No other company in our industry has such a deep and diverse bench of talent, working across theatre, TV, film, music, corporate events, equipment rental and more. With over 300 patents and 130 registered trademarks, PRG is defined by innovation. And through our network of 42 offices spanning five continents, we can deliver for our customers anywhere around the globe.

Responsibilities:

PURPOSE: 

Sr. Technical Designer: Over sees department.  Designs and develops components for entertainment scenery and machinery design projects under direct supervision.

To conceive elegant and profitable design solutions that enhances the artistic as well as functional goals of each project.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

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.

Generate Statement of Probable Cost.

Interface with production departments to ensure all design and quality goals are met.

Support and cross train Engineers and Draftsmen in theater design and technology disciplines.

Provide weekly project updates to design lead/ team.

Assist development of standardized solutions.

Pre-Production Phase

Determine design assumptions and life safety issues

Interface with client/ project manager to finalize aesthetic details and performance intent.

Participate in Site Surveys to understand space limits/ abilities as needed.

Preliminary Design Phase

Layout effect geometry

Complete preliminary engineering calculations and analysis

Confirm effect actuation types and power requirements

Select major mechanical/structural components and materials

Complete any aesthetic and performance details left unresolved by the client

Layout effect packaging

Layout interface of mechanical/structural components with aesthetic elements

Prepare preliminary facility impacts and/or concept design submittals as required

Ensure design meets life safety standards

Ensure design meets owner contractual requirements

Propose fabrication techniques and subcontractors as needed

Continue to identify changes to scope of work for additional client sales

Continue to identify shortfalls in bid submission that lead to budget and/or schedule overruns

Detailed Design Phase

Complete final facility impact submission

Complete site coordination plan and finalize installation strategy with installation director

Finalize effect geometry and packaging

Research reusable inventory components

Complete final engineering calculations and analysis

Complete final bills of materials and initiate procurement

Confirm design continues to meet safety, contractual, and code/regulatory requirements

Create fabrication detail and assembly drawings

Continue to identify changes to scope of work for additional client sales

Create final design submittal documentation for approval

Fabrication Phase

Interface with production departments to guarantee products are fabricated as designed

Ensure that safety and quality goals are being met in fabrication

Troubleshoot any difficulties resulting from client, design, or fabrication oversights

Support installation and site coordination issues as needed

Shipping & Installation Phase

Continue to support installation and site coordination issues as needed

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Technical Designer is responsible for the design, management, and development of designs

from concept to completion.

Qualifications:

Entertainment scenery/machinery design and/or fabrication experience.

Mechanical, structural, and/or fluid power design experience.

AutoCAD 2D computer aided drafting experience. 3D experience a plus

Computer literacy with Windows, Excel, Word

Bachelors degree in technical theater or engineering

3-5 years industry experience.

Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Must be self-motivated able to self-manage time.

Ability to work with remote co-workers consistently.

EEO and Disclosure:

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 . 

Reference: 209726822

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