riggdesigner
Riggdesigner is a term used to describe a professional who designs rigging systems for lifting, suspending, or stabilizing equipment or structures. The word is a portmanteau of rig and designer, and it appears mostly in informal or industry-specific discourse rather than as a formal job title with universal definition. In practice, a riggdesigner may work in theatre and live events, film and television production, sailing and marine industries, or industrial installations.
Core duties include assessing load requirements, selecting appropriate hardware (cable, rope, chain, turnbuckles, shackles, PPE), determining
Training and credentials typically involve a background in mechanical or naval engineering, theatre production technology, or
Notes on usage: The more common terminology in many industries is rigging designer or rigging engineer. Riggdesigner