Mechanical Designer and Fabricator

Overview

Cryptic Industries is a special effects fabrication company interested in pushing the boundaries of visual and physical storytelling. We design and build complex interactive practical effects, animatronics, and specialty props for live events, theater, marketing campaigns, theme parks, film and television worldwide. Our shop blends traditional artistry—like sculpting and mold-making—with cutting edge technology and engineering to create immersive and tactile experiences from small intricate creatures to large scale mechanical installations.

• Creating mechanical designs, shop drawings, and CNC/3D printing files.
• Proficient in Fusion 360 with a strong skill set in fabrication.
• Able to take a napkin sketch to a functional 3D printed or machined prototype.
• Mechanical effects (pneumatics/servos).
• Independently manage and execute interactive experiences.
• Collaborate with other artists in painting, sculpting, construction, machining, molding and casting to achieve the desired outcome.
• Ensure all effects meet safety standards and can be easily struck, crated and shipped globally.
• Understand the fast-paced nature of the entertainment industry.
• Enjoy the challenge of making something you’ve never made before.

• Has extensive material knowledge.
• Can independently manage and execute interactive experiences.
• Can collaborate with other artists in painting, sculpting, construction, machining, molding and casting to achieve the desired outcome.
• Ensure all effects meet safety standards and can be easily struck, crated and shipped globally.
• Has an understanding of the fast-paced nature of the entertainment industry.
• Enjoy the challenge of making something you’ve never made before.
• Experience in any of the following areas: creating mechanical designs, shop drawings, and CNC/3D printing files; proficiency in fabrication; ability to translate napkin sketches into functional prototypes; knowledge of mechanical effects (pneumatics/servos).

We are a small company based out of Los Angeles (90063) and presently seeking local in-person candidates.

Please send portfolios/resumes to Justine at: p