Special Effects Technician

WET Design
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

WET Design

Sun Valley, California

We create projects that transform the way people experience nature’s elements. Our creations are multi-sensory, and we redefine the way people connect with the elements and with each other.

We master nature’s magic and with it create experiences. Experiences that include the world’s most moving water features, from The Fountains of Bellagio to The Dubai Fountain.

Role Description

The Special Effects Technician must be creative and logical with the ability to look ahead, make a plan that starts at concept and takes the plan thru to completion of the first look.

Repeat the planning and visualization as the idea is revised and evolves.

Responsibilities :

  • Understanding of building techniques used in the film industry such as scenery, prop making and special effects
  • Able to weld, fabricate and assemble framework, armatures and devices needed for mock up requirements
  • Understand what is needed to control valves, actuators and timers as part of a mock up build
  • Animate the movement of devices using linkages, pneumatics, hydraulics and electronic actuators
  • Basic electrical practices abilities
  • Ability to design structures that are a daily part of mock-up (basins to hold water, textured walls, weirs etc.)
  • Lead a team of peers, give a clear view of the plan and timeframe and execute the plan
  • Look at a problem or issue and calmly and logically troubleshoot to resolve the problem

Key Qualifications :

  • 10+ years of experience taking a design concept all the way to full completion and delivery
  • Design intelligence : creative problem solving, diligence in finding the best solution for each design challenge, excellent spatial reasoning skills, attention to detail
  • Fundamentals of engineering : strength of materials, material science, statics, heat transfer
  • Broad range of materials and processes : metals, wood, foam, PVC, plastics and composites
  • Flexible design skills : tolerance analysis, design for assembly / manufacturability, cross functional electro-mechanical integration, simple fixture design, developing initial product layouts, and mechanism design
  • Excellent communication skills : both written and verbal communication, ability to communicate design ideas clearly, lead and contribute to brainstorms

WET is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with WET is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

www.wetdesign.com

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