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About the Role

The Systems Designer will evaluate project needs and create designs that are safe and functional while ensuring adherence to technical standards and commercial constraints. This role is specialized in one of four disciplines (Audio, Lighting, Rigging, or Video) and supports increased standards of systems design, documentation, planning, and commercial kit allocation.

Responsibilities

• Design event technology systems within the relevant specialism that are safe, effective, commercially appropriate, and aligned to Encore technical standards.
• Evaluate temporary event and live production requirements, collaborating with Project Managers, sales and venue staff, to create recommended solutions.
• Create detailed drawings, schematics, renderings, access plans, bills of materials and scopes of work using CAD, Vectorworks, ConnectCAD and other technical design platforms.
• Support Project Managers, Technical Managers and operational teams by providing consultative technical expertise and iterating designs.
• Maintain high standards of systems design, documentation, planning and commercial kit allocation.
• Support Labour Resource Managers by identifying correct skills and competencies required for system delivery and operation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Encore technical design standards, proposals, document templates, training materials, maintenance plans and other processes.
• Maintain and grow knowledge of relevant products and advocate for their use in design guidelines.
• Work with procurement to identify, select, and prioritize vendors and equipment.
• Perform post-event analysis to understand design effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Undertake planned advanced industry training with manufacturers.
• Partner with project management and onsite delivery teams to address operational challenges, suggesting design alterations.
• Maintain real-world technician skills through planned onsite time.
• Act as the liaison to third party vendors, manufacturers and internal departments.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge and demonstrable experience in a related field.
• Extensive on-site experience within the temporary live events sector and associated technologies.
• Highly proficient working knowledge of Vectorworks and ConnectCAD.
• 2+ years of CAD software experience is preferred.
• Client relationship experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 & office tools.
• Will be required to work at Encore offices and other sites.
• Strong systems thinking skills.
• Excellent written/oral communication and organizational skills.
• Team collaboration skills.
• Works well under pressure.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to manage own workload and asset delivery expectations.
• Proficient problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with end-to-end rigging equipment, operations and relevant temporary event rigging standards.

Skills

• CAD
• Vectorworks
• ConnectCAD
• Microsoft 365
• Office tools
• Systems thinking
• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Organizational skills
• Team collaboration
• Problem solving
• Troubleshooting

Location

• Uxbridge, London

Work Type

• Office based
• Site visits required

Experience Level

• 2+ years of CAD software experience preferred

Salary/Compensations

• £50,000- £53,000

About the Company

• Encore’s UK Technical Delivery Department designs, plans, documents, and supports event technology systems across Audio, Lighting, Rigging, and Video for temporary events and live production.