JOB OPENINGS
MGA Sculpture Studio is an innovative workplace of public art and sculpture located in the heart of St. Petersburg, Florida’s Warehouse Arts District. Our focus is on larger-than-life work --- a 22’ tall stainless-steel Eagle in a full strike position; a 16,000lb full-scale replica of the first commercial airplane; or a 4,000 piece 15’ diameter acrylic chandelier, to name a noteworthy few. With a full schedule of projects through 2023 and beyond, we are in an exciting production and growth phase.
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Junior Cad Designer
MGA Sculpture Studio is seeking a junior level designer to add to our sculpture design team! As a junior designer, you will be working on a small team with our senior designer and principal artist Mark Aeling on all CAD design activities related to making large public artwork, including but not limited to; conceptual design, technical drawings, renderings for presentation, sculpture design, sculpture cleanup, nesting, and waterjet programming. PROFICIENCY WITH RHINO 3D IS HIGHLY DESIREABLE FOR THIS POSITION, MODERATE EXPERIENCE WILL ALSO BE CONSIDERED. We will not interview candidates that do not have any Rhino experience.
MGA Sculpture Studio is an innovative workplace of public art and sculpture located in the heart of St. Petersburg, Florida’s Warehouse Arts District. Our focus is on larger-than-life work --- a 22’ tall stainless-steel Eagle in a full strike position; a 16,000lb full-scale replica of the first commercial airplane; or a 4,000 piece 15’ diameter acrylic chandelier, to name a noteworthy few. With a full schedule of projects through 2023 and beyond, we are in an exciting production and growth phase.
The perfect fit for the studio would be a highly ambitious and motivated individual interested in all aspects of design and fabrication. You will get to see the world of public art from the inside, from the politics to the pitches to the installations. The atmosphere varies from casual to hectic on any given day. We make serious work but have a fun time doing it. You will not only be a designer, but a part of a family of ambitious, young artists.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Experience in Rhino
- Attention to detail
- Experience with precision modeling
- Ability to manage large/complicated files
- Positive/team-oriented attitude
DESIRABLE SKILLS
- Grasshopper
- Zbrush
- Design for CAM
- Experience with nesting for production (preparing cut sheets)
To apply, please submit a Resume, Portfolio (link or PDF), and brief statement describing why you are interested in this position to design@mgasculpture.com.
Pay is $18-$22/hr dependent on experience.