Set Designer

Produce complete technical drawing packages in Vectorworks and/or AutoCAD: ground plans, sections, elevations, and construction details.

Develop shop drawings suitable for fabrication, specifying materials, joinery, hardware, and finish treatments.

Coordinate structural requirements with production managers and, where needed, structural consultants.

Maintain drafting standards and drawing library for the shop.

Work hand-in-hand with the fabrication team throughout the build process — clarifying design intent, solving build challenges, and approving work in progress.

Review shop drawings and cut lists for accuracy; flag conflicts before they reach the floor.

Source materials and specialty items; evaluate vendors and maintain supplier relationships.

Participate in load-ins and installations to ensure design is realized as intended.

Manage multiple concurrent projects across varying scales and timelines.

Develop and track design budgets; identify cost-saving options without compromising design quality.

Coordinate schedules with the production manager and shop foreman to meet build and delivery deadlines.

Maintain organized project documentation, including revision history and approval records.

Proficiency in SketchUp, Rhino, or other 3D modeling tools.

Experience with scenic painting, soft goods, or specialty fabrication techniques.

Familiarity with rigging principles and load calculations.

Working knowledge of how lighting design affects scenic surface treatments.

Experience with touring or traveling productions.

This position is primarily shop-based, with occasional presence on production sites during installation periods. Some evening, weekend, and extended-hour work is expected during active production schedules. Occasional travel may be required for out-of-town productions.