Design Technician - Sculpture

Summary

designs and manufactures climbing boulders, playground sculptures, and fine art sculptures for parks, schools, and public spaces across the country. We use a combination of technology and traditional methods to create unique interactive environments.

IDS provides secure, year‑round indoor and outdoor work in a unique design and fabrication environment with opportunities for travel and room for advancement. Benefits include 80 hours of PTO annually, 10 paid holidays, a healthcare plan (medical, dental, vision, and life), and matching 401(k) retirement.  is a Playcore company, an equal‑opportunity employer.

• The Design Technician uses specific skill sets to support pre‑production, design, and sales with tasks in drafting, modeling, rendering, documentation, and product management.
• Supports the Product Manager with maintaining and improving product libraries.
• Manages data and maintains product fidelity across the website and catalog.
• Assists in the development and proliferation of standard details across product groups.
• Tracks and documents product version history.
• Identifies assembly conflicts and flags them for review.
• Creates 2D drawings from 3D model objects that conform to IDS drawing standards.
• Renders 3D objects and scenes for graphic presentation.
• Supports the Project Manager by assisting in the development of project submittals as needed.
• Supports the Sales Manager and Design Manager with product/project design requests.
• Creates production files for sandblast masks and plaques.
• Reviews products for compliance with ASTM 1487 and escalates issues as necessary.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Protects and promotes the culture of IDS.

• Analytical Decision‑Making
• Communication
• Learning & Development
• Planning & Organizing
• Professionalism & Integrity
• Teamwork & Relationship‑Building

• Mechanical/structural engineering or architecture degree preferred, or two years of experience in the same.
• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) is a plus.

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Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in productivity and modelling applications. Relevant software includes Rhinoceros, ArchiCAD, Freeform, Adobe Suite, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office.

• Attention to detail.
• Time management.
• Ability to read construction plan sets.
• General knowledge of landscape construction materials and methods.
• Familiarity with parks and recreation, climbing, or childhood development.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently walk and sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel;

reach with hands and arms and talk or listen. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (maximum 50 pounds). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is usually quiet, except in the manufacturing environment where personal protective equipment may be required.