Creative Fabrication Designer & Project Manager Commercial Decor | Full-Time Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, with occasional overtime About the Position We are looking for a creative, artistic, hands-on individual to join our Commercial Decor team. This unique position combines creative design, fabrication, construction, and project management to bring imaginative ideas to life. Projects include custom parade floats, large-scale commercial Christmas decorations, and other specialty creative installations. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable designing, building in a workshop, working with clients, and leading a production crew. We need someone who can take a project from the initial creative concept all the way through construction and final installation.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop creative concepts, designs, renderings, and project proposals.
- Prepare project estimates, budgets, and construction plans.
- Design and oversee the fabrication of custom parade floats, commercial decorations, and specialty projects.
- Translate creative designs into practical, buildable structures.
- Work hands-on with fabrication, construction, painting, and finishing.
- Lead and coordinate production and installation crews.
- Manage project timelines, materials, budgets, and deadlines.
- Communicate with clients, vendors, and internal departments.
- Assist with transportation, installation, and operation of completed projects.
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong artistic ability and creative design experience.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, including vector artwork and production-ready files.
- Hands-on fabrication experience, including welding, woodworking, painting, sculpting, and/or foam carving.
- Understanding of construction methods, materials, tools, and shop safety.
- Ability to turn creative ideas into practical construction plans.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Experience estimating, planning, and managing projects.
- Comfortable operating or learning to operate trucks, trailers, forklifts, and lifts.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Willingness to work in both a fabrication shop and outdoor installation environments.
Who We're Looking For We're looking for a creative problem-solver who loves to design, build, and see projects come to life. Someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys collaborating with others, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves. If you're an artist, a builder, and a leader all rolled into one, we'd love to hear from you!
