Creative Fabrication Design & Project Manager

Modern Display Service Inc • Salt Lake City, UT

2h

About The Position

This full-time position on the Commercial Decor team combines creative design, fabrication, construction, and project management. Projects include custom parade floats, large-scale commercial Christmas decorations, and other specialty creative installations. The role takes projects from initial creative concept through construction and final installation, combining design work with hands-on workshop tasks, client collaboration, and production crew leadership. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, with occasional overtime.

Requirements

• Strong artistic ability and creative design experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, including vector artwork and production-ready files.
• Hands-on fabrication experience, including welding, woodworking, painting, sculpting, and/or foam carving.
• Understanding of construction methods, materials, tools, and shop safety.
• Ability to turn creative ideas into practical construction plans.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience estimating, planning, and managing projects.
• Comfortable operating or learning to operate trucks, trailers, forklifts, and lifts.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to work in both a fabrication shop and outdoor installation environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts, designs, renderings, and project proposals.
• Prepare project estimates, budgets, and construction plans.
• Design and oversee fabrication of custom parade floats, commercial decorations, and specialty projects.
• Translate creative designs into practical, buildable structures.
• Perform hands-on fabrication, construction, painting, and finishing.
• Lead and coordinate production and installation crews.
• Manage project timelines, materials, budgets, and deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, vendors, and internal departments.
• Assist with transportation, installation, and operation of completed projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed