Spend every day making art - each project is unique and every day is different!

You are a creative product designer who can take ideas through product design, 3D modeling, Shop Drawings and CAD to CAM on a CNC router. You think like an engineer and can work efficiently with strong attention to detail.

Prior experience designing products, as well as programming, operating, and maintaining a CNC router is essential.

Company Description

Local Language is dedicated to creating and curating art collections that tell unique stories. Our company sets itself apart by researching and bringing to life the design narrative, history, and community of each project. We collaborate with a global network of artists to source new talent and create bespoke art from concept to installation. Our curated collections and architectural installations can be found in commercial properties nationwide. From ideation to bespoke art fabrication, we handle all aspects in-house, managing and installing artworks in various venues around the world.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Create 3D models to be fabricated

- Create Shop Drawings for clients, vendors and in-house Fabricators

- Program and operate CNC router

- Prototype product based on shop drawings and input from the creative team

- Produce final, finished products ready for market

- Provide feedback on materials and fabrication techniques to the creative team

- Maintain equipment as needed

Qualifications

- A passion for art and design with a keen eye toward aesthetics

- 2+ years working experience with CAM software and CNC routers required

- Experience with AutoDesk Fusion 360, AutoCAD and Aspire required

- Experience with general wood shop equipment and tools required

- Cabinet shop or other production experience is preferred

- Art and sculpture background, education or experience a plus

- Experience with general wood shop equipment and tools: table saw, chop saw, air tools, etc.

- Able to communicate via working drawings, shop drawings, and sketches

- Work quickly and accurately in a production environment

- Able to work independently and under direction

- Eye for detail and a sense for quality construction

- Local Language values Creativity, Curiosity, Collaboration, and Grit.

Additional Info + Benefits

Full time only with ability to work overtime occasionally as needed

Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm or 8:30am-5p shift

Vacation, holidays, 401k, health (vision + dental) insurance coverage

Compensation based on experience

THIS POSITION IS NOT REMOTE. Please only apply if you live in the Bay Area and have love for Oakland. Our studio is a creative maker space, and we love working together in person!

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit your resume and cover letter, include "CNC" in the subject line.

We will be screening emails and replying to qualified candidates that seem like a good fit!

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