Fabricator, prop maker

About the Role

The Fabricator, Prop Maker is a full-time, on-site role based in Greater Houston, responsible for building and assembling custom props, scenic elements, and large-scale installations. This role involves interpreting design drawings, measuring and cutting materials, operating shop tools and equipment, finishing and painting surfaces, and assisting with installation and strike at event or client locations. Collaboration with designers and project managers ensures builds meet creative, safety, and quality standards, while maintaining a clean and organized workspace and adhering to project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble custom props, scenic elements, and large-scale installations using materials such as wood, foam, plastics, metal, and fabrics.
• Interpret design drawings, measure and cut materials, and operate shop tools and equipment.
• Finish and paint surfaces, ensuring high-quality results.
• Assist with installation and strike at event or client locations.
• Collaborate with designers and project managers to meet creative, safety, and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Adhere to project timelines.

Qualifications

• Practical fabrication skills, including hands-on experience with carpentry, scenic construction, and prop building.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of professional paint work for commercial environments, spraying automotive or industrial-grade paint finishes.
• Proficiency with shop tools and equipment, such as saws, sanders, drills, and basic hand tools, along with safe operating practices.
• Skills in surface finishing, including bondo and proper sanding and grit techniques to achieve a mirror-like finish.
• Strong spatial awareness and measurement accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret sketches, build plans, or technical drawings.
• Understanding of structural framing, including steel tubing sizes, bolt shear strength, and fastening techniques.

Additional Information

Hollywood set experience is a bonus. We will cover relocation expenses for the right candidate. Please do not apply if you are a hobby Cosplay maker; we are specifically looking for trade craftsmen.