Scenic Fabrication Technician – SketchUp to Build Files Blind
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Description:
We are a fabrication and installation team producing real-world scenic set pieces, arches, and experiential structures.We are not looking for design concepts.
We are looking for technical specialists who can take existing SketchUp models and visual references and convert them into precise, build-ready fabrication files for carpenters and CNC production.
You will be working from provided assets (SketchUp file + reference images) and translating them into a complete, usable fabrication package.
This includes:
Breaking models into individual buildable components
Accounting for material thickness and real-world constraints
Designing practical joinery and connection methods
Producing clean DXF files for CNC cutting
Creating clear, dimensioned shop drawings
Your work should allow a fabrication team to build the structure without interpretation or redesign.
Project Context
The structures are:
Large-scale scenic pieces (arches, frames, installations)
Built from wood and/or sheet goods
Fabricated using CNC + traditional carpentry
Installed on-site, often under time constraints
This means your files must reflect:
Structural logic
Assembly sequence
Transport considerations
What Success Looks Like
A successful submission results in:
A clean set of files a CNC operator can cut immediately
A carpenter being able to assemble the structure step-by-step
No missing dimensions, guesswork, or ambiguity
Important
This is a translation and fabrication problem, not a design exercise.
If your submission focuses on visual modeling instead of build logic, it will not be considered.
Opportunity
We are actively looking for ongoing collaboration with the right technician for future fabrication projects.
Wants:
Evaluation CriteriaSubmissions will be evaluated based on real-world fabrication readiness—not design.
1. Accuracy & Buildability
Dimensions are correct and consistent
Material thickness is properly accounted for
Parts physically make sense when assembled
2. Fabrication Logic
Clean breakdown into manufacturable components
Efficient use of materials (sheet layout awareness is a plus)
Logical segmentation for transport and assembly
3. CNC Readiness
DXF files are clean, scaled, and cut-ready
Proper layer organization (cut, engrave, drill if applicable)
No duplicate lines, gaps, or geometry errors
4. Joinery & Assembly Detail
Joinery is clearly defined (tabs, dados, fasteners, etc.)
Connection points are practical and buildable
Assembly method is obvious and intentional
5. Clarity of Documentation
Drawings are easy to follow in a shop environment
Parts are clearly labeled and organized
Minimal interpretation required by fabricators
6. Efficiency
Smart use of material and cuts
Avoids unnecessary complexity
Designed for real-world production speed
Automatic Rejection If:
Files are not directly usable for fabrication
Missing dimensions or unclear assembly
Conceptual modeling without build logic
Disorganized or messy CAD output
Don't Wants:
Concept designers or visual-only workOvercomplicated geometry with no build logic
Files that require interpretation to build
Messy or unorganized CAD output
Ask for Sample:
Convert a portion of the provided SketchUp file (sophia arch.skp) into a build-ready fabrication package.
Sample Requirements:
Select a defined section of the structure (not the whole model)
Break it into real-world buildable parts
Include:
DXF cut files (CNC-ready)
Dimensioned drawings (PDF)
Material thickness clearly accounted for
Joinery details (tabs, dados, fasteners, etc.)
Part labeling / organization
What We’re Looking For:
Can a carpenter or CNC operator build this without asking questions?
Are parts logically broken down?
Are files clean, accurate, and production-ready?
Important:
Do not redesign the piece.
Focus strictly on translation from model → fabrication.
File Size Limit:
25 MB +
Software:
- DXF 3D Modeling
- 3D SKETCHUP
- AutoCAD / Fusion 360 / Rhino (or equivalent)
Additional Information
Using the provided SketchUp files, convert all models into clean, dimensionally accurate DXF files that are fully ready for CNC cutting and real-world carpentry fabrication.
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Discussion
Hello,
I am capable of carrying out the design for the given project in full compliance with your specific requirements.
Currently, I primarily utilize SolidWorks for my modeling work, though I am also proficient in designing using 3D Sketch. However, from a long-term perspective, it is my professional opinion that SolidWorks holds the advantage—particularly in terms of enabling modular reuse of previous projects, accelerating the modeling workflow, and ensuring dimensional precision throughout the design process.
If you agree with this assessment, I would be happy to share some examples of my previous project designs with you.
Best Regards,
Ava Lewis
I am capable of carrying out the design for the given project in full compliance with your specific requirements.
Currently, I primarily utilize SolidWorks for my modeling work, though I am also proficient in designing using 3D Sketch. However, from a long-term perspective, it is my professional opinion that SolidWorks holds the advantage—particularly in terms of enabling modular reuse of previous projects, accelerating the modeling workflow, and ensuring dimensional precision throughout the design process.
If you agree with this assessment, I would be happy to share some examples of my previous project designs with you.
Best Regards,
Ava Lewis
Hello. Can you share the make/model of your CNC?
Hi, can you please share step file for the same, actually I'm using SolidWorks and AutoCAD for designing and drafting and not able to open the attached file in SolidWorks
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