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partTime
Visual Art ,
submitted by
Jeffrey Grossberg

CAD Designers, Engineers and Fabricators for Exciting Tech-Art Objects and Wearables Venture

Overview: We seek to hire those with strong CAD skills for creative design and/or engineering precision parts, as well as strong fabricators. You have good experience designing for 3D printing. Your CAD skills will be applied to our tech art venture that features various wearables and larger-scale stage light sculptures. We are assembling a team of CAD programmers with strong aesthetics and/or engineering backgrounds to support our expanding product offerings.

Requirements: The following are general requirements and ideal skills for the position:

1. You have excellent CAD design skills using solid-type programs such as SOLIDWORKS or Fusion 360, and/or with mesh applications like Rhino and Blender.

2. You have good experience with 3D printing using various processes such as resin, FDM, and even metal output. Ideally, you have your own 3D printer or access to printers.

3. You have good mechanical engineering skills, be it by education or experience, including robotic assemblies.

4. Your portfolio reflects ample creativity via product design, architecture, or mechanical engineering.

5. Ideally, you have good fabrication skills for structural assemblies.

6. You have experience with technical drawings.

7. You live in the Chicagoland area.

8. Perhaps you have explored using AI tools for your design endeavors.

Scope: The following are some of the various activities you can be involved in:

1. You can assist in designing creative parts or entire looks for amazing tech art wearables and structures. Ideally, you have an appreciation for parametric and biomimicry design direction. Your background can be in product, fashion, jewelry, architecture, or fine art design.

2. You can assist with preparing CAD files for 3D printing and metal fabrication.

3. You can assist with engineering solutions for our prototyping and addressing challenges as we expand our offerings. Your background can be in mechanical or electrical engineering.

4. You can assist in the direct fabrication of structural elements associated with our art pieces.

5. You can assist in translating mesh files to solid-oriented file formats for various parts. Ideally, you have experience in this area.

Long-term: Your involvement can lead to a longer-term relationship as we bring our creations to the marketplace. We seek to foster an outstanding team to develop a wow-factor product line. Special compensation is available based on favorable output- please ask us for details.

THANK YOU

Contact Info:
Jeff Grossberg
312 953-8728
Job Type: Freelance/Contract/Temp
Compensation: $20-$30/hr. depending on experience. Performance Bonus.
Location: Chicago Area