Technical Production Designer / CAD Drafter (Signage & Experiential Fabrication)

About Pinpoint

Pinpoint brings spaces and experiences to life. We help sports teams, agencies, brands, architects, venues, and entertainment partners turn ideas into physical environments that create impact.

As a full-service creative fabrication and production company, we combine strategy, design support, print production, signage, custom fabrication, project management, and installation under one roof. From stadium signage and environmental graphics to branded interiors, fan zones, activations, scenic builds, and immersive environments, we simplify complex work for our clients and help create remarkable experiences.

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Position Summary

Pinpoint is seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Technical Production Designer responsible for translating creative concepts into production-ready files, technical drawings, and fabrication documentation. This role serves as the critical link between design, project management, print production, and fabrication teams.

Projects may include large-format printing, custom fabrication, woodworking, metalwork, dimensional signage, experiential activations, and branded environments. The ideal candidate possesses both creative and technical aptitude, understands manufacturing processes, and can develop accurate, efficient solutions that support successful project execution.

This position plays a key role in preparing print-ready files, creating cut paths, engineering fabrication drawings, and optimizing projects for manufacturability, material usage, and production efficiency.

The Technical Production Designer regularly collaborates with print production and fabrication teams and works between office and production environments to validate designs, evaluate materials, troubleshoot technical challenges, and ensure projects can be efficiently manufactured and assembled.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Review, engineer, and create technical files for print production and fabrication projects while ensuring accuracy, manufacturability, and ease of assembly.
• Create and maintain 2D and 3D CAD models, production drawings, and technical documentation.
• Develop shop drawing packages including bills of materials, assembly instructions, specifications, and production details.
• Prepare production-ready artwork, including preflighting files and cut paths.
• Collaborate with designers, project managers, fabrication personnel, and production teams.
• Apply knowledge of CNC routers, printers, laser cutters, and related production technologies.
• Recommend materials, construction approaches, and production methods that improve quality and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, material utilization, and fabrication processes.
• Review designs and specifications for practicality, manufacturability, and potential production challenges before fabrication begins.

Candidate Profile

Who You Are

You are a detail-oriented problem solver who enjoys turning creative concepts into buildable, production-ready solutions. You possess a strong combination of technical expertise, creative thinking, and practical problem-solving skills. You take pride in accuracy, collaboration, and developing technical documentation that helps projects move efficiently from concept through production and fabrication.

Experience & Expertise

• 4 years of experience using Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Dimensions, and related engineering software.
• Strong understanding of technical file preparation, print production, fabrication requirements, and technical documentation.
• Background in engineering, woodworking, industrial design, print production, signage, or fabrication preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills.

How We Work

• Helpful: We step in and support the team and clients with a solutions mindset
• Accountable: We follow through on tasks, see them to completion, and communicate when something changes
• Hunger for Learning: We continuously improve our skills and craftsmanship
• Proactive: We flag issues early and prevent problems before they hit the client
• Optimistic Problem-Solving: We say yes to complex projects, we stay calm under pressure, and focus on solutions

Job Essentials

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in office and production environments
• Ability to review physical prototypes and fabrication samples
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to occasionally travel locally to project sites, installation locations, or client facilities as needed.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The requirements outlined below are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Primarily office-based with extensive computer use.
• Regular interaction with fabrication, print production, warehouse, and manufacturing environments.
• Occasional exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and other production-related conditions.
• Frequent visual concentration required to review artwork, technical drawings, CAD files, specifications, and production documentation.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and move throughout office and production environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry samples, materials, or project components up to 25 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pinpoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Describe a project where you converted a creative concept into production-ready files, shop drawings, or fabrication documentation. What was your role?
• What software have you used professionally?
• Briefly describe your experience working with fabrication, signage, manufacturing, or print production teams.

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• OSHA10 or OSHA30? (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• West Haven, CT 06516 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000