What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Designer position at Entertainment Project Services LLC?
ABOUT ENTERTAINMENT PROJECT SERVICES
Entertainment Project Services (EPS) has created breathtaking experiences since 2009 and continues today to bring its clients an unrivaled boutique experience. We seek to be the partner of choice for entertainment projects providing high quality design, project management, show integration, fabrication, training, maintenance and installation services for custom machinery, unique structures, special effects, and anything else our creative partners dream up. EPS is comprised of mechanical designers, engineers, project managers, artists, craftspeople, technicians, riggers, and installers. The team has extensive experience with large budget production shows, amusement park attractions, cruise ships, art installations, in water, on stage, in the air and at sea. With decades of experience in technical direction and complex designs, the team applies their unique skillset to solving problems that are not well defined. Each new project is unique; we never see the same ideas twice; each solution presented is customized. Our line-up of tools and resources is extensive: Mechanical Design, 3D Modeling, Motion Studies, Horsepower Calculations/Estimates, Facility Impact Studies, fabrication drawings, CNC Machining, welding, assembly, controls design, programming, technical writing, rigging, training, and more.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
As the Lead Designer, you will spearhead the design team, leveraging your expertise in Autodesk Inventor and Revit to lead medium to large-scale design projects. You will ensure that your team meets part specification and design hour budgets while adhering to safety and quality standards. Your role requires advanced certifications and significant experience in mechanical design and team leadership. You will frequently interact with the fabrication shop, collaborate closely with project management teams, and engage with clients, delivering presentations and ensuring client satisfaction.
YOUR DAY TO DAY
- Direct comprehensive design initiatives, overseeing the creation and integration of mechanical, electrical, and structural elements.
- Facilitate collaboration across design and engineering teams to ensure cohesive project outcomes.
- Present design concepts and progress to stakeholders, articulating technical details and strategic vision.
- Review and approve all final design documents before they proceed to fabrication or are delivered to the client.
- Set design standards and practices, ensuring all work complies with industry regulations and company quality standards.
- Demonstrate the values of the core values and purpose of the organization.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in relevant software and technologies.
- Results-oriented and proactive.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Adaptability and resilience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build and maintain relationships.
- Detail-oriented; Able to work quickly and accurately.
- Exceptional organizational and strong time-management skills.
- Enthusiastic and passionate about projects and process.
- Be able to work under pressure without showing the workload.
- Ability to prioritize tasks as well as multitasking.
- Willingness to work long hours, often under pressure.
- Ability to work weekend and evening hours, as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
- Preferred: Master’s degree (TD/ME/EE) OR Equivalent: 8-years experience as professional designer.
- OSHA 30 hr. (or willingness to obtain in first 3 months of full-time employment).
- Autodesk Certifications: Inventor Certified Expert, Revit for Architectural Design.
- ETCP Theater Rigging, Preferred.
- Rhino: Level 2 Certification.
- AutoCAD drafting experience – Preferred: 1 year.
- Inventor (or equivalent) – Preferred: 3 years.
- Revit – Preferred: 6 months.
- Team Leadership/Individual Project criteria.
- Successful on large and medium design build projects.
- Meeting Part specification budgets for their team on a consistent basis (80% of that time for a 2-year project history).
- Meeting Design Hour budgets for their team (80% of that time for a 2-year project history).
YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is in the home office, Henderson, Nevada. Most work will be performed in an office environment. Anticipated travel is minimal, estimated at a 5% level.
OUR OFFER TO YOU
- Base Salary.
- 100% paid premium for Medical Insurance Plan for employee.
- 100% paid premium for $25,000 Basic Life Insurance Plan for employee.
- 50% paid premium for Dental Insurance Plan for employee.
- 50% paid premium Vision Insurance Plan for employee.
- 401(k).
- Unlimited PTO.
- All Federal holidays paid.
- Skills development activities and opportunities for career advancement.
- Personal Enrichment Program.
PAY
The annual base salary range for this position in Nevada is $75,000 – $100,000. For states not referenced here, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. EPS considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer or future pay increases.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $100,000
