SET DESIGNER/PROP MASTER:
THIS IS A FULL TIME POSITION WITH AMPA EVENTS, AN EVENT DESIGN AND PRODUCTION COMPANY.
MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE PORTFOLIO AND HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH RENDERINGS.

Responsibilities:

– Leads the props department in the design, construction, modification, acquisition of all props, and fabrications.

– Create and manage props budgets, maintaining detailed records of expenses and inventory

– Source materials and props through purchasing or fabricating

– Coordinate with scenic designers and management to ensure props meet production design requirements

– Supervise and train warehouse/scene shop staff

– Maintain organized storage systems for props inventory

– Ensure all props meet safety requirements and regulations

– Attend production meetings

– Coordinate prop transitions and placement during installs

– Manage prop maintenance, repairs, and post-event strike processes

– Will help with installations at night and on weekends, as needed

– Other assigned tasks as needed.

Event Installations:

– Pulls orders and assists in loading and return of event equipment

– Aids in installations requiring carpentry and theatrical lighting.

– Executes events according to logistic requirements provided from sales

team and CRM

– Constructs structural and scenic elements as required for production

– Leads and acts as carpenter/installer on production teams

Operations:

– Acts independently and can take charge

* Assists with maintenance and cataloguing inventory both physically and

digitally

* Ensures all logistic requirements are carried out according to information
provided from the sales team & CRM

* Operates efficiently with a focus on maximizing productivity, assisting in the

training of team for efficiency, maintains and tracks efficiency goals vs
budgeting

– Manages timelines, deadlines, & workloads

– Works in a flexible work week, nights, weekends, holidays, as needed

– Accepts all other relevant tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: MUST HAVE 3-5 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE ABOVE AREAS.

– Must have experience with lighting, rigging, props, scenery and maintenance of these

– Sculpting

– Scenic Painting

– Advanced experience with scene shop tools

– Needs to be available for night and weekend installations.

– Managing of others

– Experience with scheduling

– Positive attitude

Benefits:
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off

Salary Range: $55K – $70K

If interested, please email [email protected]

Website: Ampa Events | A Direct Source of Unique Event Services

***The Virginia Film Office is not affiliated with this project and it is up to the participants interested in this opportunity to vet the project and get more details directly from the company.***