Design & Fabrication Project Specialist

Britten, Inc. • Traverse City, MI

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Britten, Inc. is a veteran-owned (VOSB), creative production house dedicated to delivering innovative signage, displays, and event branding solutions that make our customers stand out in a crowd. For 35+ years, we’ve leveraged our state-of-the art design, printing, fabrication, and manufacturing capabilities to propel high-impact campaigns and promotional ideas into the world. Always on time, on strategy, and on budget, we build the stuff that helps people, communities, and businesses flourish and prosper.

Located in Traverse City, Michigan, this creative production studio known as Britten seeks talented individuals to join our team. We’ve built a reputation for saying "yes" to projects others won't touch. Our people make that possible, individuals who put a premium on thoughtful service, care about the people next to them, and are willing to go the extra mile on projects they touch. Click here to learn more about Britten, Inc. www.britteninc.com

We are looking for a career-minded Design & Fabrication Project Specialist to develop innovative designs and fabrication methods. This person will work independently and as a member of the team developing design ideas from basic concepts to fully working design solutions, including follow-through to installation. Additionally, this role provides design, fabrication and installation leadership to Sales, Project Management, and the entire organization and its subsidiaries.

This position requires an individual with a strong concern for quality and accuracy with a results-oriented focus. The work involves critical and technical thinking and problem solving based on detailed knowledge of the projects and thorough analysis of relevant details. There is a focus on self-direction, freedom of ideas, and creative solutions.

The Design & Fabrication Project Specialist position will be rewarding to individuals with an aptitude for leadership and a resourceful mindset. The right candidate will have a professional demeanor and make sound, well thought-out decisions to ensure quality and accuracy in all aspects of design from concept to final project installation.

Requirements

• 2+ years' experience in a related industry or position
• Proficient using the Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office Products
• Experience in other CAD software considered
• Art, fabrication, assembly, and machining experience preferred
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing terminology and methods
• Sees challenges as opportunities and enjoys discovering solutions to overcome them
• Strong attention to detail
• Positive and professional attitude
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently
• Align with and believe in the company core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up

Nice To Haves

• Experience in other CAD software considered
• Art, fabrication, assembly, and machining experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide design, dimensions and fabrication leadership to the organization and its subsidiaries
• Manages the design aspects of a project from start to finish
• Designs client solutions using all of Brittens product lines as well as custom solutions to support our print products and event activations
• Master the Britten, Inc. software systems, processes and procedures quickly, and consistently shares ideas for improvement
• Continuously seeks out ways to increase the profitability of the organization
• Maintains a high level of respect and communication with internal and external clients
• Has an intimate knowledge of their projects throughout all stages of planning and production
• Utilizes current industry trends, materials, and technologies to provide the client with creative solutions
• Align with and believe in the company core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance coverage options
• 401K with employer match of contribution (Employer match equal to 50% of contributions to the plan, up to 6% of employee’s pay)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (Full time employees)
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance-company provided
• Reimbursement for safety glasses and/or work boots (if position requires and qualifies) Company provided safety, skill development and/or leadership training opportunities

What This Job Offers

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