Architectural Technician / Draftsperson - Expressions of Interest Welcome

wetaworkshop· Expressions of Interest
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About this role

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 are seeking expressions of interest from proficient Architectural Technicians/Draftspersons... 

Here's what our Architectural Technicians/Drauftpersons do:

  • 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 look 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

Qualifications

Additional Information

All expressions of interest will be reviewed - we'll be in touch when we have a role that matches your skills and experience. There could be project work, or long term work.

You may not hear from us for a while, as our projects vary and the types of skills we need depend on the work we have on.

We'll also be back in touch if we don't feel like the work we do is a great match for your skills/experience.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Is the Architectural Technician / Draftsperson - Expressions of Interest Welcome role at wetaworkshop full-time or part-time?
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This Architectural Technician / Draftsperson - Expressions of Interest Welcome position at wetaworkshop was posted on Nov 28, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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