CAD Designer; Project

Position: CAD Designer (Project-Based Role) Privacy Notice for California Applicants and EmployeesApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are!We are individuals who inspire creativity in people’s lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration. Our Vision is to be the world’s leading creative company, reimagining the paradigm of art and storytelling, to make a positive difference in the world.We share a strong commitment to Belonging through our values of:_ Collaborative Creativity :_ We believe the act of creating together amplifies possibilities.Provocative Playfulness : We celebrate the unexpected because it is the doorway to discovery.Outsiders Welcome : We are all outsiders at heart, and we create space for everyone to feel like they belong.Authentic Compassion : We are “kind punks” - supportive to each other and standing up for what we believe in.Audacious Courage : We have the courage to radically reinvent ourselves to push the boundaries of art.If this all sounds like YOU, read on….Job Description: Job Disclosures: Project-Based Role:This is a project-based role with an anticipated duration of 12 months.Location:(On-Site) Santa Fe, NMCompensation:This is an exempt position. The starting annual rate pay for this position is $60,637 ($2,332.19 bi-weekly). “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated position grade, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.CAD Designer Job Summary As a member of the Artistic Development & Production team, a CAD Designer is an integral member of and a creative collaborator in artistic productions. A CAD Designer is expected to assist and occasionally lead teams of multidisciplinary creators on Meow Wolf production projects. This role includes, but is not limited to, creating artistic and structural components for exhibitions, standalone installations, and experiences created by Meow Wolf Inc.A CAD Designer will have experience working in a collaborative environment and will demonstrate proficiency working with a variety of art materials and fabrication techniques. They will display willingness and potential to both lead small teams and assist others on projects. CAD Designers will display a notable attention to detail and a high level of craftsmanship in their finished work. CAD Designers will receive day-to-day direction from Production Managers and collaborate closely with Project stakeholders and partnering departments. They will strive to bring out the best in others, both creatively and culturally as a considerate and reliable team member.Project tasks may include concept ideation, materials estimates, production planning, gathering supplies, material preparation, research, design development, production of artistic and structural elements, onsite installation, and keeping a tidy work area.Key Responsibilities Able to create shop drawings and finalized 3D models for fabrication, assembly, and installationExperience with modeling in Rhino 3D, Solidworks, Inventor, and/or Fusion 360Experience with drawing software - Adobe Illustrator and AutoCAD required, Stryker as a plus.Experience with CAM software - MasterCAM and RhinoCAM preferredStrong understanding of machining and assembly tolerances, material properties, and fastener selection requiredExperience with permanent exhibition design, fabrication, and installation process is…