Set Design Carpenter

About the role

Apply knowledge and skills of trade disciplines to produce a finished set adhering to project deadline. Communicate with Construction Supervisor and various team members to ensure successful set build outcome.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and execute construction from detailed drafted plans, sketches, drawings and blueprints.
• Prepare sketches, if needed.
• Build (from scratch) windows, doors, floors specialty moldings with appropriate finishes.
• Layout and construct sets (i.e. walls, floors, windows, doors, etc.)
• Wallpaper and/or paint set and construct paneling/molding work.
• Wire sconces, chandeliers, recessed lighting.
• Layout and install tile and grout.
• Assemble and disassemble set construction elements at Studio and on location, repair any damage.
• Save all important elements to stock and materials to reuse.
• Install wall décor (i.e. paintings, shelves, etc.)
• Install drapery hardware, blinds, wall décor, lighting, etc.
• Organize and maintain a safe, clean shop and shop equipment.
• Maintain shop inventory, reorder as needed, store materials following OSHA safety guidelines.
• Operate vehicles to and from locations and material vendors.
• Communicate with designers, stylists, photographers and art directors to understand and provide specific construction needs.
• Provide technical advice/concerns, communicate any deadline issues.
• Interact with building personnel, report issues or repairs needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years carpentry experience with work in stucco, plaster, tile, electrical, painting, faux work, finishing, and architectural mill work.
• Forklift operation.
• Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, etc.
• Deadline oriented.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Benefits

Benefits are an important part of the total compensation that is offered, providing peace of mind and financial well-being. Ethan Allen is committed to offering a variety of benefits that allow associates to choose whether or not to participate based on personal and family needs. Benefit availability varies based on full-time or part-time employee classification.

• 401(k) plan (with Employer contributions)
• multiple Medical Plans with Prescription Drug Coverage
• Health Savings Account (including Employer contributions)
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Basic Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance