Construction Detailer / CAD Drafter

Taylor Studios is an exhibit design and fabrication firm producing exhibits and experiences within museums, nature centers, libraries, visitor centers, universities, and all sorts of other facilities across the country. We teach content through interpretation and storytelling, and daily strive to inspire others through our designs.

We are seeking a Construction Detailer to join our creative, artistic, and fun group of hard-working designers and fabricators. The Construction Detailer is the bridge between design and fabrication and plays a crucial role in translating the dimensional and aesthetic choices of designers into buildable plans for fabrication. In addition to the technical aspect of creating production documents this position requires extensive collaboration across departments.

Duties Include:

· Collaboration with Fabrication Leads, Project Managers, Estimators, Senior Construction Detailer, and Creative Director to ensure methods and materials are in budget and meet established standards

· Collaboration with design team, consulting on potential production methods and materials, reviewing design drawings, and ensuring key aesthetic choices are maintained and any changes well communicated

· Collaboration with Project Supervisors on order of construction, installation plans, and shipping/site access constraints

· Basic engineering and value-engineering

· Research of materials, methods, and hardware to meet design criteria

· Modeling exhibits in Fusion 360 and producing production documents, including hardware specifications, part sheets, finish schedules, etc.

· Creation of G-Code for cutting parts a 3-axis CNC Router

· Occasional operation of a CNC Router

· Occasional travel for site measurements and installations

Required Skills:

· Solid modelling skills using Fusion 360 or experience in a similar program such as AutoCAD 3D, SolidWorks, Inventor, Revit, Vectorworks etc.

· AutoCAD 2D experience

· Familiarity with standard office software, Excel, Outlook, etc.

· General knowledge of woodworking and construction standards, materials, and methods

· Ability to work within proximity of various types of epoxies, glues, and paints

Bonus Skills:

· Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign

· 3D printing experience

· CNC operation and maintenance

· Cabinetry, machining, manufacturing, or other related experience

· Electronics and A/V skills

Education:

· Formal CAD training desired (AAS), Engineering Sciences, or applicable work experience. Industrial Design or Product Design backgrounds can also be a good fit for this position.

Taylor Studios hires candidates who demonstrate effective time management, thoughtful acceptance of constructive criticism, persistence, curiosity, active learning, and big-picture conceptual thinking with a keen eye for detail and organization. Successful candidates will possess a collaborative and creative mindset, be resourceful and business-minded, and be a versatile team player with a can-do attitude.

This is a full time, salaried position with benefits including a flexible schedule, 401(k), health insurance, and many opportunities for creative cross training. Candidates of any experience level with strong portfolios will be considered. Pay is commensurate with experience and auxiliary skills.

For consideration, send cover letter, resume, application, and examples of work (PDF or link to website) to hr@taylorstudios.com.

Taylor Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rantoul, IL 61866

Salary : $55,000 - $80,000