Production Artist
Production Artist
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Job Description
NOA BRANDS America Inc. is a global group of visual merchandising brands and is the largest mannequin manufacturer worldwide. NOA BRANDS America is the creative leader within the Visual Merchandising industry. Headquartered in Barcelona Spain the company has a worldwide footprint with over 200000 square meters of production facilities in Spain China US and Mexico. NOA Brands US headquarters and manufacturing facility is based in Westminster Colorado.
The Production Artist position is a highly flexible and dynamic handson role. The Production Artist will display a high level of competence across various disciplines and will focus on delivering high quality quick turn and diverse products to support business with new and existing clients. The team members in this department create prototypes/samples support development of new and exciting designs create masters for new tooling/development create molds of 3dimensional objects using a variety of materials and techniques mold polyurethane parts cast/laminate fiberglass parts and other tasks related to the manufacturing and development of products.
Your Impact
- Build design and/or assist in making molds and master components either from original sculpts master prototypes 3D prints or scratch.
- Prepare master prototypes for tooling and work closely with the Department Manager and peers to refine the master with special attention to maintaining the highest level of artistic detail.
- Complete master prototypes of various forms per the direction given by the Creative Development Manager.
- Understand customerspecific brand aesthetic and conceptual needs of each project.
- Mold and cast various items for development purposes when necessary.
- Assist in developing problem solving researching and progressing Master Workshop goals and techniques.
- Prepare attend and actively participate in Master Reviews.
- Work with internal departments in a professional manner to meet the goals of the company customers and/or supervisors.
- Complete checklists and document upon project completion.
- Schedule and prioritize his/her time to meet necessary deadlines.
- Comprehend style and design direction given by the Creative Development Manager.
- Follow established development procedures.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Other duties as assigned by the Creative Development Manager and/or VP of Creative.
What it takes to succeed
- Bachelors degree in visual arts design or related field. Equivalent education work experience and/or other course work will also be considered.
- Minimum of 3 years of successful sculpting or mold/prototyping making in a professional setting.
- Extensive knowledge of mannequin creation through sculpting and master creation.
- Extensive knowledge of workshop tools techniques and sculpting materials; including. plaster Bondo fiberglass sheeting laminating resin clay RTV silicone Perfect Tool lacquer paint solvents and power and hand tools
- Thorough understanding of the mold making processes for organic shapes.
- Working knowledge of molding casting and production methods as they pertain to product development.
- Working knowledge of company processes and materials as well as related industrial technological and artistic processes and materials.
- Ability to adhere to or recreate human anatomy details through hardmaterial sculpting.
- Ability to refine and/or accurately recreate anatomically correct human forms of all ages sizes and body types including heads facial features bone and muscle structure.
- Ability to conceptualize new systems and processes for improved productivity and quality.
- Team player with focus on meeting needs of customer/market.
- Possess efficient work habits sets realistic work goals monitors work and keeps others informed of progress and need for help or other resources on a timely basis.
- Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Excellent listener with strong communication skills.
- Pride in work and strong attention/concern for artistic detail.
Bonus Points
- Knowledge of human anatomy sculpting.
- Knowledge of the retail fashion industry and current trends.
- Sculpting or mold/prototyping making with mannequin experience.
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently and take directions from the Creative Development Manager
- Ability to work with little supervision is selfmotivated and time sensitive to set schedules.
- Ability to work professionally with clients.
- Ability and willingness to work in a production environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to stand stoop bend and walk up to 8 hours per day.
- Manual dexterity to operate hand tools and work with various materials used in the creation of mannequins and other products for up to 8 hours per day.
Benefits
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- Various Voluntary Insurance Programs (accident critical illness pet insurance etc.
- Company Paid Insurance (Short & Longterm Disability Basic Life AD&D)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- 12week Parental Leave
- PTO & 10 Paid Holidays
- Dogfriendly workplace
Job Details
- Job Type: Fulltime NonExempt
- Schedule: 6am2:30pm
- Location: Onsite Westminster Colorado
- Reports To: Creative Development Manager
- Salary: $1819/hr DOE
This job description does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.
In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the approximate annual base compensation range is listed above. The actual offer reflecting the total compensation package and benefits will be determined by a number of factors including the applicants experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity among our team.
As part of our For Every Body. core pillar NOA Brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles) color religion (including head coverings) age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Employment Type
Full-Time
