Crate and Barrel Set Builders are responsible for building room scenes based on creative direction from Set Designers. In collaboration with the Set Designer, this position will build, create, organize and maintain sets during photo shoots in the Marketing Photo Studio.
- Manufacture, build and set up scenes for photography.
- Source materials for construction.
- Research architecture styles and previous sets for inspiration.
- Analyze light sources, camera angle, permanent structure to situate sets properly.
- Ensure sets are properly broken down to save, re-purpose or dispose.
- Utilize work orders and verbal directions to communicate with scenic team.
- Complete overhead rigging of merchandise set pieces and lighting as well as solve complex rigging and special effect challenges.
- Use woodworking power tools to fabricate set pieces.
- Painting, carpentry, basic electrical duties.
- Clean, maintain and organize studio spaces as well as shop for materials needed for set designs.
Required Skills
- 2+ years previous photo studio experience
- 2+ years woodworking/shop or construction experience
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent
- Strong skills in carpentry, painting, fabrication and design skills
- Knowledge with industry rigging and special effect skills
- Experience with general hand and power tools used in carpentry
- Excellent communication skills
- Good multi-tasking and problem solving skills
- Good reading, written and verbal language skills (English)
The job description and other aspects of the job listed on this job posting should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an associate in this job. Associates are required to perform other related functions as assigned.
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