Technical Designer Job at One Hat One Hand in San Francisco

One Hat One Hand is an interdisciplinary design and fabrication studio specializing in experiential storytelling. We optimize brands for emotional impact with interior design, branded exhibitions, and interactive art installations. OHOH specializes in the design and fabrication of public art, architectural placemaking, product prototyping, and experiential design. We are a fun, creative collective of artists working in a fast-paced, collaborative design studio and fabrication shop.

At One Hat One Hand we value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that each individual brings to our workplace beyond the traditional job requirements. If youre excited about working at OHOH and are not an exact match with the description, we hope youll still consider applying.

Overview

One Hat One Hand is looking for a skilled and detail-orientedTechnical Designer to join our multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in custom fabrication, industrial design, or architecture, and a deep understanding of construction methodologies across a wide range of materials. This role requires the ability to produce precise, industry-standard technical drawings at a fast pace to support clients, architects, engineers, and both internal and external production teams. In addition to producing detailed technical documentation, the role includes elements of presentation design and project management. We're seeking someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, communicates clearly, is passionate about creative problem-solving, and seeing their projects come to life in front of them. Given the collaborative hands-on nature of our design / build practice, this is an in-person position.

Primary Responsibilities

The following are key duties and responsibilities of a Technical Designer at OHOH :

• Develop clear, constructible 3D design concepts and supporting visualizations in collaboration with the Design Studio Manager and Production Department.
• Produce accurate technical drawing sets for clients, engineers, and fabrication teams
• Collaborate closely with internal production, finishing, and metal departments throughout the lifecycle of the project
• Generate documentation for coordination with external consultants including structural and MEP engineers, and for permitting processes
• Create cut files and CNC-ready documents for internal fabrication and external vendors
• Answer key questions and problem-solve in collaboration with the fabrication team
• Support presentation efforts through design decks and visual storytelling
• Participate in project planning meetings and stakeholder communication
• Coordinate material sourcing and ensure scheduled fabrication teams have everything needed to complete their tasks
• Keep expense reports up to date and track purchases against project estimates

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