Sr Technical Designer

Job Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description
Working in a collaborative production team environment, this role is responsible for expediting all aspects of technical design and drafting including direct support and staff oversight to meet all compliance and artistic requirements. This includes design/development for all phases of production for marquee event projects

Essential Responsibilities:
• Manage and provide direct oversight and support of Technical Design staff and over hire support.
• Continued development and implementation of processes and improvements for technical design and drafting standards.
• Collaborate with Technical Management and Art Department to strategize on approach of design and production at the beginning of each new job and provide consistency in design process and deliverables
• Work with various project disciplines to integrate all show elements into technical design package typically including A/V, lighting, electrical, special effects, and associated facility impacts.
• Produce and assemble accurate technical drawing packages to inform Architectural, Engineering and permit packages, rough and finish construction details, etc. for internal, and outsourcing to contractors/vendors.
• Oversight of design development and build integration. This will include occasional in-field inspections to verify site conditions, and that build is meeting design requirements.
• Review and redline technical drawings for client approval.
• Coordinate design documentation from contractors/vendors with an emphasis on checking for compliance with contractual requirements and specifications.
• Assist estimating and design where necessary.
• Maintain revision and document control digitally and on site.
• Coordinate close-out packages, maintenance manuals, as-builts, and revisions
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $100,000 - $120,000
Qualifications
• Minimum 7 years' work experience in a technical design/drafting capacity
• Knowledge of various types of both general, and scenic construction and materials including Type V construction
• Strong knowledge/experience with Auto CAD 2D, 3D, , Sketchup, REVIT and Microsoft Office
• Strong leadership with ability to work well with limited information and constant change
• Solid in-field installation experience in entertainment / theme park environment
• Working in fast-paced environments with accelerated production schedules.
• Working knowledge of stage/entertainment practices, equipment and technologies.
• Confidence to effectively communicate across all lines of business
• Strong awareness of Environmental Safety standards, and ADA
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and nights as required.

Desired Characteristics:
• Strong experience with local jurisdictional protocols, and processes
• Ability to achieve results through the flawless execution of strategies and process.
• Ability to identify and communicate creative solutions to challenges, and to maintain a consistent focus on priorities with persistent follow-through.
• Bachelor's degree in Theatre, Production or related entertainment field

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-233bj6-216-73-216-42-42 in your application.