Project Coordinator

Digital Design & Fabrication is a cutting-edge agency of art fabricators and builders specializing in custom manufacturing based in Los Angeles. We bring your projects to life with full-scale & turn-key activations using state-of-the-art technology.

Digital Design & Fabrication (DDF) is a team of experts in the realm of custom design and fabrication. DDF is looking to grow its core team with a Project Coordinator with experience in design fabrication to help us level up. If you like to use both sides of your brain, and wear many hats this is for you!

At DDF we look for candidates with growth opportunity, and therefore focus on individual purpose within the company. If you want to grow within the industry DDF is right for you!

Learn more by checking out ddfla.com

Key Roles:

• Project coordination/support : Configure, estimate & schedule all phases of project & track. Keep client and staff informed.
• Work well with team members.
• Technical & general office support
• Assist on the creation of systems for job workflow & enforce the software compatibility

(General Immediate needs)

Ability to wear many hats, creative, efficient
Be resourceful.
Familiarity with CNC machines.
Strong technical drawing experience, understanding, redlining, direction etc.
Outstanding leadership capabilities & desires
Assist with production pipeline and office operations.
Familiarity with same or similar fabrication/production/manufacturing environment.
Support project documents and stay organized
Di sect Provided information for bidding: delegate the appropriate person(s)/depts to retrieve needs, costs, ideas and overarching support. Be timely. Stay organized.

Responsibilities:

Project coordination/support:

Delegate project information: determine scope of work, communicate internally and with client to set up and get moving. Keep project on schedule, budget and target once approved. Track all aspects of project.
Learn internal process - provide creative & constructive feedback.

Coordinate all new hires, process paperwork, and train
Diligently keep clients up to date and continuously maintain communication.
Enjoy being client facing.
Gather information from other departments to estimate, track and familiarize yourself with process, materials, trades, machines, industries etc.
Establish vendor relationships and know who to call.
Sort through incoming projects to prioritize and establish the priorities and importance levels.

Drawings/3D models:
Strong drawing knowledge. Ability to read, interpret and take action with: technical drawings, specs, project needs, RFQs.
+ Ability/familiarity: 3d model/2D draft (rhino, autocad, fusion, solidworks any or all 3)
+ Can step into to design, draft, 3d model or perform any task in the design department

Skills and Experience:

Relevant drafting, 3d modeling, general technical drawing experience (Min 1 yr)
Experience working with, editing and converting various design files
3 yrs project management exp in related field
3 yrs "shop" experience in related field/fabrication/manufacturing
Estimating, materials, purchasing experience
High software proficiency
Fabrication materials, industry practice, techniques - knowledge
strong scheduling and time management skills
Process oriented, creative
Experience with design workflow, production pipelines
Excellent writing, editing, correspondence - professional, timely and to the point
Experience in contract negotiation with clients and vendors
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with aptitude in fostering long-term relationships, answering phone calls, taking notes, etc.

Details:

Full Time Employment (after 90-day probationary review period)

(Rate based on experience)

Performance review (after 6 months)

Employee Benefits:

2 Weeks paid vacation every calendar year

1 Paid Holiday (Starting after 180 days of employment)