Architectural Technician / Draftsperson - 12 Month Fixed Term at Weta Workshop

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Advanced Cad, Bim Proficiency, Complex Geometry, Materials Knowledge, Construction Methods, Visual Communication, Real-World Application, Revit, Rhino, Dynamo, Grasshopper

Industry

Movies;Videos;and Sound

Description

Company Description We design. We build. We innovate. We are a company of artisans and innovators. For over 30 years, we’ve applied our creativity and craftsmanship to the world’s arts, entertainment and experience industries. We’ve been recognised with five Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, three Thea Awards and over 30 other national and international accolades. Job Description Our Immersive Experience (IE) Team are renowned for creating unique and meaningful experiences, from the intimate to the epic! They've worked on exhibitions, narrative-driven destinations, museums, galleries, retail spaces, art installations and a lot more... you can see our work here. With new projects on the horizon we're looking for a proficient Architectural Technicians/Draftsperson to join us for a 12-month fixed term. Here's what you'll be doing: Design, draft and detail production-ready architectural drawings for exhibitions, sculptures, and other location-based experiences – including the modelling of complex geometry. Produce clean, well-annotated drawing sets that support quick comprehension and efficient workshop execution. Combine strong knowledge of materials, construction methods, and workshop processes to produce precise, buildable documentation—including detailed workshop drawings, material specifications, tolerances, schedules, and clear installation or assembly instructions. Bridge the gap between early concepts and fully developed design drawings, capturing the creative vision and refining it through iterative design and technical development. Design with real-world application in mind, considering transport, assembly, and installation requirements from the outset We're looking for: Advanced CAD & BIM proficiency with the ability to model complex geometry and produce detailed, production-ready drawing. Strong knowledge of materials and construction methods to build precise buildable documentation The ability to translate concept to construction - capturing the creative vision and refining it through iterative design and technical development Experience collaborating with designers, engineers, fabricators and external partners Clear visual communication' Design with real-world applications in mind It is essential that you have experience working in: Revit Rhino Experience with Dynamo and Grasshopper is a big plus, too. You can find out more in our job description here. Please note: We won't be able to consider submissions without a portfolio This is a 12-month fixed term role. Additional Information Successful candidates will need a satisfactory Ministry of Justice check as part of the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Design, draft, and detail production-ready architectural drawings for various projects. Produce well-annotated drawing sets and bridge the gap between early concepts and fully developed design drawings.