PHOTO STUDIO SCENIC CARPENTER

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.

S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people's homes.

From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making-and our story is still unfolding.

We're here for it. We think you should be too. We're looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Photo Studio Scenic Carpenter.

The Photo Studio Scenic Carpenter will be responsible for building room scenes based on creative direction from the Set Designer(s).

In collaboration with the Set Designer(s) they build, create, organize and maintain sets during a photo shoot.

This is an on-site position based out of our Photo Studio in Chicago, Illinois

A day in the life as a Photo Studio Scenic Carpenter

• Manufacture, build, and set up scenes for photography
• Analyze light sources, camera angle, and permanent structures to situate sets properly
• Ensure sets are properly broken down to save, repurpose, or dispose
• Utilize work orders and verbal directions to communicate with the scenic art team
• Complete overhead rigging of merchandise set pieces and lighting
• Solve complex rigging and special effects challenges
• Use woodworking power tools to fabricate set pieces
• Painting, carpentry, basic electrical duties
• Clean, maintain, and organize sets to ensure a safe work environment
• Shop for materials needed for set designs
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations during all stages of construction,installation, and dismantling
• Support location shoots as needed

What you'll bring to the table

• Carpentry, painting, fabrication, and design skills
• Ability to read and interpret sketches and technical drawings to execute designs accurately
• Understand commonly used construction materials including but not limited to MDF, MDO, Plywood, and Poplar
• Ability to work within a team or independently
• Ability to drive studio van and 16' box truck
• Ability to drive 2 person scissor lift

We'd love to hear from you if you have

• 3 years Woodworking / Shop experience or Construction
• 2 years photo studio experience a huge plus
• Practical operational experience with general hand and power tools used in carpentry and light construction
• Architecture / art / fabrication training a plus
• Excellent time management and proficiency in carpentry techniques (scenic flats, trim detail, etc)
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiarity with theatrical / Industry rigging and special effects techniques
• Multitasking and problem solving skills

Job ID 2024-19921 Date posted 07 / 29 / 2024 Position Type Full-Time

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Our commitment to our associates is of the utmost importance. One of the reasons the company attracts such a diverse group of associates is that we offer a full menu of benefits that are relevant to their lives, both on and off the job.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to support eligible part time and full time associates and their families, including :

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Life insurance and Disability
• Retirement and 401(k) match
• Paid time off, wellness time and volunteer time
• Merchandise discount and EAP resources
• Tuition Reimbursement

Many of these benefits begin on day one, and extend to eligible dependents. To learn more about available benefits please click https : / / jobs.

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Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as the Company. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.

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