Senior Digital Fabricator

Digi Fabricator

Location: New Orleans, LA - Onsite

Studio: Swaybox Studios

Department: DigiFab / Design / Production

Reports To: DigiFab Supervisor, Creative Tech HOD

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary:

Swaybox Studios is looking for a multidisciplinary Digi Fabricator to join our innovative DigiFab team. This role bridges the gap between digital artistry and physical fabrication, combining the creative eye of a CG modeler with the hands-on skills of an industrial designer. You will be responsible for creating detailed, production-ready 3D models and preparing them for 3D printing, laser cutting, and physical prototyping.

Your contributions will directly support our one-of-a-kind hybrid production pipeline—bringing imaginative characters, props, and set pieces to life through both digital modeling and tangible fabrication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and build high-quality 3D models in Maya, ZBrush, or other modeling packages for both digital use and physical output.
• Prepare assets for 3D printing, including optimizing topology, watertight geometry, and print-safe design solutions.
• Collaborate with art directors and production teams to translate conceptual artwork into physically buildable components.
• Operate or assist with 3D printers, laser cutters, and other fabrication tools to bring designs into the real world.
• Refine printed parts through sanding, assembly, finishing, and painting when necessary.
• Maintain clear organization of files, naming conventions, and fabrication documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work with the DigiFab Supervisor and Production Designers to ensure models adhere to performance, scale, and durability requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of experience in CG modeling, industrial design, prop making, or similar fields.
• Proficiency in Maya and ZBrush, with a strong portfolio of digital modeling work.
• Experience preparing 3D models for fabrication, including STL/OBJ exports, support structures, and print-ready formats.
• Strong understanding of form, function, and design for fabrication, including tolerances and assembly considerations.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment, with excellent attention to detail and file management skills.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with solid problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with 3D printing software (e.g., Chitubox, PreForm, Cura) and various printer types (resin, FDM, etc.).
• Experience in laser cutting, CNC routing, or other rapid prototyping techniques.
• Hands-on finishing skills such as sanding, assembly, and painting of fabricated parts.
• Background in stop-motion, puppetry, or practical effects is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of physical materials like resins, silicones, thermoplastics, or foams is advantageous.

Why Join Swaybox Studios?

Swaybox Studios is redefining the future of animation and visual storytelling by merging traditional craftsmanship with digital innovation through our proprietary Digi-Pup and DigiFab pipelines. As a Digi Fabricator, you'll have the unique opportunity to design and build assets that exist both on-screen and in real life—on projects that are as inventive as they are emotionally resonant, including our groundbreaking collaboration with DC Comics.

If you're excited by the intersection of CG and real-world fabrication and thrive on bringing fantastical designs into the tangible world, we’d love to hear from you.