Rhino Designer

The Rhino Designer develops detailed drawings and documentation throughout the full lifecycle of projects, from initial design through engineering and into production. This role shares ownership of projects from assignment through installation, ensuring successful implementation at every stage and smooth handoffs between teams. The Rhino Designer verifies product layouts, creates custom design solutions, validates concepts through prototyping, and packages complete specifications for design, engineering, and production.

The position is highly collaborative, combining architectural design, digital fabrication, and close involvement with manufacturing to deliver custom, tangible products in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

• Develop drawings and documentation across all phases of the project lifecycle, from design through engineering and into production.
• Take shared ownership of assigned projects from initial assignment through installation, ensuring successful implementation at every stage.
• Communicate schedule and project needs to the Design Manager to support accurate resource loading and scheduling.
• Manage personal workload, schedules, and project timelines to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality output.
• Verify product layout and intended use, collaborating with project and process leads to ensure accuracy and alignment with requirements.
• Develop custom design solutions and products for custom and boutique projects in partnership with the Design Manager.
• Validate proposed custom solutions through prototyping and assess their feasibility for mass manufacture.
• Participate in client meetings to discuss feedback, clarify requirements, and maintain alignment with product and project goals.
• Prepare and package complete product specifications and documentation for Design, Engineering, and Production teams.
• Work on internal product development and special projects in collaboration with project and process leads.
• Follow best practices in digital housekeeping for project files and documentation, ensuring accuracy, organization, and ease of access.
• Maintain a regular physical presence on the production and assembly floor to support manufacturing, provide design guidance, and ensure design intent is realized.
• Collaborate closely with estimating and manufacturing teams to ensure that designs translate into efficient and high-quality physical products.
• Engage with trades and construction stakeholders, including general contractors, to support coordination and effective communication.
• Contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative design culture focused on custom, sustainable products.

• 34 years of professional experience in architecture or closely related design roles.
• Degree in Architecture (Bachelors or Masters); a Master of Architecture (M.Arch) is a plus.
• Professional experience in traditional architectural phases, including schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Technical and design work experience at a commercial-based architecture firm.
• Proven experience producing 3D drawings in Rhino.
• Strong skills in construction documentation, including floor plans and reflected ceiling plans.
• Hands‑on drafting and design experience that results in manufactured or built physical products.
• Exposure to Rhino in a professional setting, with the ability to use it for detailed architectural and product design.
• Experience with CNC, millwork, or production-focused roles that involve translating designs into tangible products.
• Exposure to trades and construction environments, including communicating effectively with general contractors.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for architectural and fabrication documentation.
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