Architectural Technician / Draftsperson - 12 Month Fixed Term
Weta Workshop.com
Office
Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand
Full Time
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.
Architectural Technician / Draftsperson - 12 Month Fixed Term
Office
Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand
Full Time
September 23, 2025