Technical Designer

Ravenswood Studio • Lincolnwood, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

For nearly 40 years, Ravenswood Studio has been turning ambitious ideas into physical reality — building museum and corporate exhibits, specialty millwork, theatrical scenery, and custom themed environments for clients across the country. Inside our 100,000 sq ft fabrication facility, a team of carpenters, metalworkers, scenic artists, sculptors, and electronics experts brings award-winning projects to life using state-of-the-art methods and materials. We are as passionate about our work as our clients are.

We're looking for a Technical Designer who finds satisfaction in solving complex fabrication challenges on paper before they reach the shop floor. You'll translate creative vision into precise, buildable documentation — working closely with project managers, fabricators, and job leads to find the simplest, most elegant solution every time. Your drawings don't just describe the work. They are the work.

Requirements

• Proficiency in AutoCAD — especially 3D — plus Microsoft and Google Suites
• 3+ years of drafting experience in museums, exhibits, millwork, theater, or themed environments
• Ability to prioritize and problem-solve as deadlines and project needs shift
• High attention to detail with a drive to see every task through to completion
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of materials and methods used in custom fabrication

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on fabrication experience is a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Create detailed shop drawings for a wide variety of custom fabrication projects
• Communicate design intent and fabrication techniques clearly across drawings
• Produce CNC production files for our internal machines
• Draw design-specific parts for supplier ordering
• Collaborate closely with project managers, fabricators, and job leads
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with the Associate Director of Technical Design

What This Job Offers

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