contriver (noun)

1. The contriver skillfully sketches out a detailed blueprint before starting a new sculpture.

2. The protagonist in the novel was portrayed as an intelligent contriver who always had a clever plan up his sleeve.

3. The comedian enjoyed playing the role of a witty contriver who constantly came up with hilarious schemes.

4. In the science fiction story, the contriver devised an elaborate plan to save the spaceship from imminent destruction.