Designer/Maker

Designer/Maker Pasadena, CA Job Details Contract $70 - $90 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Fabrication 8 years Prototype creation Design thinking Senior level Prototypes Full Job Description A Designer/Maker position just opened up in Pasadena, CA at the

JPL/NASA

facility. In this role you will bring hands-on making, spatial thinking, and physical design expertise to the Creative Studio. This role supports the development of physical experiences, installations, prototypes, and on-site builds, blending industrial design sensibility with practical execution. You must have a minimum of 8 years of related experience and be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Location:

Pasadena, CA 91109 (Must be local; onsite needed)

Position:

Presentation Designer Pay Rate:

$70-90/hour

DOE Duration:

18 months or longer

Schedule:

Part Time/As Needed We do offer PTO, holidays, 401k, medical, dental, and vision •Must be local; onsite needed•A portfolio will be required to be submitted for the position

Responsibilities:

The Designer Maker will bring hands-on making, spatial thinking, and physical design expertise to the Creative Studio. This role supports the development of physical experiences, installations, prototypes, and on-site builds, blending industrial design sensibility with practical execution. Design and build physical artifacts, prototypes, and spatial elements Support on-site fabrication, installation, and hands-on problem solving Apply industrial and spatial design thinking to communication challenges Collaborate with designers, engineers, and fabricators Translate and communicate conceptual ideas to stakeholders Maintain safety, quality, and efficiency in making processes

Requirements:

Background in industrial design, spatial design, or fabrication Strong hands-on making and building skills Comfort working on-site and adapting in real time Expertise in materials, processes, and construction Resourceful, solutions-oriented, and self-directed approach About our client: Our client is a research and development lab federally funded by NASA and managed by Caltech. Manages many of NASA's robotic missions exploring Earth, the solar system, and our universe. This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.

About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you! #SPC1