Assistant Designer - Modular Systems - Atomic Design

Position Objective

Complete design work for the ModS profit center for external clients, internal projects, and product launches in the live entertainment business.   

Core Responsibilities

  1. Culture / One ATOMIC – Every employee plays a role in shaping and sustaining our culture. How we show up and engage matters. Inputs include:
    1. Work at “mastering” our skills while “modelling” ATOMIC values of respect, curiosity, collaboration, resourcefulness, flexibility, and caring candor.
    1. Contribute to the development of a safety culture.
    1. “Other duties as assigned” is part of our team culture. While we have individual roles and responsibilities, one constant is help and support for each other.
    1. The dynamic nature of the live events industry requires flexibility to work overtime, including early mornings, evenings and weekends, as dictated by project schedules and client needs.
  2. Support the ModS profit center with design work to meet client expectations to achieve overall look, budget, and timeline. Proactively include elements for upsell opportunities to enhance the design brief.
  3. Support all aspects of the design process as required for product launches including, renders, instructions, and file management.
  4. Manage multiple design assignments simultaneously with varying deadlines and expectations.
  5. Remain current with ModS industry trends and technology. Support development of future product concepts.
  6. Be proactive with professional development.
  7. Provide input on design, aesthetic, interface and functional solutions for event.
  8. Create presentations for clients.

Organizational Relationships

The ModS Assistant Designer reports to the Creative Director, Design.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Familiarity with VectorWorks.
  • Familiarity with 3D rendering programs and Cinema 4D.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong inter-personal skills with the ability to work with many personality types.
  • Understanding of all facets of scenic construction, rigging, lighting and video.
  • Solid knowledge of theater terms and operations.   
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities.

Credentials and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Design, Scenic Design, or related field OR 2 years of related design experience.
  • Maintain current passport and if applicable current driver’s license / clean driving record.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to perform typical office tasks using a computer and phone in a typical office environment.

Work Environment

  • Typical office environment for most of the time with occasional work in warehouse environment, outdoors, or in event venues.
  • Some travel may be required.