About Visual Architects
Visual Architects is an award-winning creative production company specialising in immersive environments, scenic fabrication, festival builds, experiential activations, commercial interiors, hospitality projects, and large-scale installations across the UK and Europe.
We design, manufacture, and install visually impactful projects for brands, agencies, festivals, venues, attractions, and immersive experiences. With significant investment in advanced manufacturing technology, we are expanding our digital fabrication capabilities and are looking for an experienced Large Format 3D Print & Manufacturing Technician to join the team.
Our workshop includes:
- Kings 3D Large Format Printers
- 7 Axis Robotic Manufacturing Systems
- CNC Machinery
- Hotwire Cutting Systems
- Traditional Scenic Fabrication Facilities
The Role
We are looking for a practical, technically minded individual to become the lead operator of our large format 3D printing department.
You will take ownership of our Kings 3D printers, managing everything from file preparation and print scheduling through to machine operation, maintenance, quality control, and production planning.
Working closely with designers, project managers, technical designers, and workshop teams, you will help transform creative concepts into large-scale physical objects used in festivals, immersive experiences, attractions, commercial interiors, exhibitions, and scenic installations.
Whilst your primary responsibility will be the operation and development of our large-format 3D printing capability, there will also be opportunities to develop skills across our wider manufacturing department, including robotic fabrication, CNC machining, and digital production technologies.
This role would suit someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, working with cutting-edge manufacturing technology, and producing unique one-off projects rather than repetitive production work.
Key Responsibilities
Large Format 3D Printing
- Take ownership of the Kings 3D printing department
- Prepare, optimise, and manage print files
- Operate and monitor large-scale print jobs
- Troubleshoot print failures and machine issues
- Manage machine maintenance and servicing schedules
- Ensure consistent print quality and production standards
- Manage material stock levels and consumables
- Continuously improve print efficiency and output quality
Production Planning
- Schedule print jobs efficiently across available machine capacity
- Coordinate manufacturing timelines with project managers and workshop teams
- Monitor workloads and machine utilisation
- Ensure deadlines are achieved and projects remain on schedule
Costing & Commercial Awareness
- Calculate material usage and production costs
- Estimate print times and machine requirements
- Assist with project quotations and manufacturing costings
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability
Finishing & Fabrication
- Support the finishing and assembly of printed components
- Work alongside scenic fabrication teams to integrate printed elements into larger builds
- Assist with prototyping and testing new manufacturing techniques
Manufacturing Development
- Learn and support operation of robotic manufacturing equipment
- Gain experience with CNC machinery and hotwire cutting systems
- Contribute to the development of new workflows and production methods
- Stay up to date with advances in additive manufacturing and digital fabrication
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience operating 3D printers in a professional environment
- Strong understanding of additive manufacturing processes
- Good technical and mechanical aptitude
- Experience preparing production files
- Ability to troubleshoot machine and print issues
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Practical hands-on approach to problem solving
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience operating Kings 3D printers
- Experience with large format or industrial 3D printing systems
- Experience with pellet extrusion printing systems
- Experience with BigRep, Massivit, CEAD, Modix, WASP, Caracol, Thermwood, or similar technologies
- Experience within scenic construction, events, exhibitions, architecture, prop making, film, TV, or creative production
- Experience with CNC machinery or robotic manufacturing
- Experience using Rhino, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Blender, or similar software
- Experience costing manufacturing projects
What You'll Be Working On
- Festival installations
- Immersive experiences
- Theme park and attraction projects
- Large-scale props and sculptures
- Exhibition and event builds
- Commercial interiors
- Bespoke architectural features
- Creative fabrication projects across the UK and Europe
What Success Looks Like
Within your first six months:
- Full ownership of the Kings 3D printing operation
- Reliable machine scheduling and production planning
- Accurate manufacturing cost estimates
- Consistent high-quality output
- Improved machine utilisation and efficiency
- Strong collaboration with design and production teams
As the department grows, there will be opportunities to take on additional responsibility within our wider digital fabrication and advanced manufacturing operations. Please share your cv to [email protected]
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
