Design Engineer II

Design Engineer II (Experiential / Built Environment)At Dimensional Innovations, we create immersive, story-driven environments that push beyond the expected. As a 100% employee-owned company, every team member has a stake in what we build.Design Engineers at DI work at the intersection of design and fabrication, and we’re looking for a Design Engineer I who’s excited to bring creative ideas to life in the real world.If you enjoy understanding how things are built, appreciate strong design, and want to work on physical, experiential projects, this could be a great fit.What You’ll DoAs a Design Engineer II, you’ll support the translation of design concepts into detailed, buildable solutions. You’ll work closely with Designers, Engineers, and Production teams to help bring projects from idea to reality.You’llCreate 3D models and detailed drawings using SolidWorksAssist in translating design intent into fabrication-ready documentationCollaborate with cross-functional teams including Design, Project Management, and ProductionLearn and apply fabrication methods, materials, and industry standardsSupport project teams in solving technical challenges during design and productionContribute to maintaining accuracy, quality, and consistency across deliverablesWhat We’re Really Looking ForThis role is ideal for someone early in their career who sits between Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering.You Might Be a Great Fit If YouHave a foundational understanding of how things are built in the physical worldAppreciate design aesthetics, but also enjoy the technical side of making things realAre interested in working on experiential or built environment projects (exhibits, environments, retail, themed experiences, etc.)Want to grow your skills in both design thinking and technical executionQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related field3–5 years of relevant experience (internships or project work included)Technically proficient at an advanced level with SolidWorks, including top-down or in-context modelingTechnically proficient in Adobe Create Suite, specifically Adobe IllustratorExposure to fabrication methods (wood, metal, plastics, etc.)Strong attention to detail and willingness to learnAbility to read and interpret drawings (architectural or mechanical is a plus)Strong communication and collaboration skillsNice To HaveExperience with Rhino, Grasshopper, or Adobe IllustratorInterest in experiential design, exhibits, or themed environmentsWhy DI?You’ll work on projects that don’t fit neatly into a box—combining storytelling, design, and fabrication to create something truly unique. You’ll also gain hands-on experience learning how great ideas become real, buildable environments.As an employee-owner, your impact goes beyond your day-to-day work—you’re contributing to the long-term success of the company alongside your teammates.Perks & BenefitsEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – ownership in the company you help build401(k) with company matchHealth, Dental & Vision InsuranceLife & Disability InsurancePaid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays + Floating HolidayPaid Parental LeaveMonthly Free LunchAnniversary Service AwardsPeer Recognition ProgramEmployee Referral BonusPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, or crawlThe employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsSpecific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focusEmployee must be able to talk and hearWork EnvironmentDue to our onsite fabrication process, the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.Interested in Joining Our Team?Permission to play at DI starts with the ability to be a team player, possess a positive attitude while under a tight deadline and demonstrate an uncommon commitment to your work. Please visit our website (www.dimin.com) to see some of the amazing work we do!This is a salary (exempt) position. DI offers a full benefit package including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance along with Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) with a match, Health Savings Account match, Paid Time Off (PTO), 7 paid holidays plus an employee chosen Floating Holiday annually, and paid Parental Leave.In 2018, DI incorporated the Great Game of Business principles into the way we do things. The program is designed to create a business of business people, provide transparency into company performance and directly tie daily behavior to impact DIs performance. GGOB allows for the potential of quarterly bonuses as company goals are achieved.Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements. No phone calls please. For more information about working at DI and a full list of available opportunities, please visit https://dimin.com/about/careers.