Prop Design - Seasonal

Kehoe Designs
US - Illinois - Chicago
June 28, 2024

Position Overview | The Big Picture

The Scenic and Prop Artist creates designs, executes and completes production of weekly projects. This position acts as a support to the art department and company as a whole and produces designs, scenery, props, painting and signage for custom art projects within company productions, in addition to assisting with general maintenance and inventory of the art department supplies, tools and equipment. The Production Artist reports to and receives direction from the Art Director and may receive direction from the Art Department Lead, Graphics Manager and Assistant Manager, other department leads, Event Directors and other Creative Services team members.

Our Mission Values | Our Commitments

Each employee works together to strive to create the best event design and tradeshow company by:

improving our communication,
showing that we care about each other and the company,
focusing on delivering quality, and
highlighting professionalism thru personal excellence with shared passion, dedication, and commitment to client value.

Traits for Success| #scenerypropgenius

Skilled in scenic prop design and construction
Keen eye for design aesthetics and upcoming trends
Able to work efficiently
Creative and innovative
Able to create, problem solve, and adjust quickly

Essential Duties | What You'll Do - The Fun Stuff

Creates designs for scenery and props.
Completes production of art department projects- works alongside other art department and Kehoe Designs employees in all shop activities including scenery and props design, construction and installation, scenic painting and faux finishing, and other custom art projects.
Helps maintain an orderly shop through daily housekeeping, tool and equipment upkeep, and engages in safe working practices with tools, supplies, and equipment to promote shop safety.
Assures quality control by reviewing and critiquing own work as well as those within the art department
Informs the Art Manager of tool, supply and material needs.
When needed, assists onsite for events requiring an art department presence.

Other Duties and Safety Requirements | There's More!

Complies with all department and company safety guidelines, procedures, and rules.
Mentors safe work practices to co-workers and team.
Completes all safety training as directed and within established timelines.

Interfaces professionally with all people, internal and external, in a kind and respectful manner.
- Tracks and enters time and assigns hours and tasks to appropriate events and jobs in time and attendance system.
- Completes all Human Resources and Payroll tasks and notifications through the Employee Self Service Online Portal on a weekly basis, as directed and within established timelines.
- Assists in other departments as needed and directed.
- May perform other duties as required.

Qualifications | What You Need to Bring

A college degree in theatre (specifically BA or BFA) (or comparable work experience) is preferred. Prior theatre technology/production experience is required.
Must often be able to work without direct supervision, be able to handle multiple tasks, demonstrate a continual desire to improve and gain knowledge of the field,
Must also be able to work with employees from all departments of differing experience levels in a positive, encouraging manner.

Experience in one or several of these areas are preferred:

Carpentry skills and experience with woodworking.
Experience with finishing and rigging of theatre scenery.
Experience with basic metalworking and welding equipment.
Experience with sculpting and painting techniques.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements | What it is Like in the Office or Shop

The ability to lift and carry 50-75 lbs. occasionally during work day.
Ability to walk, kneel, crouch, bend and reach during the entire work day.
Able to stand 80% of the work day.
Ability to work with hands and arms during the entire shift.

Must be able to move and climb ladders without accommodation.
Ability to handle fragile items safely.
Must have 20/20 vision with correction.
Must be able to tolerate cold, heat and humid conditions.
May be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals during the work shift.
Ability to tolerate moderate noise.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

Prop Design - Seasonal

Prop Design - Seasonal

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