Exhibit and Display Carpenter

Transcend Creative Group; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcend Creative Group is seeking a Scenic Carpenter/Display Fabrication specialist in Long Beach, CA. The role focuses on fabricating custom displays and scenic elements for live events and branded activations.

You will interpret drawings and work with various materials, collaborating with designers and project managers to ensure precise fabrication and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in finish carpentry, cabinetry, or trade show fabrication.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings and renders.
• Strong math and measurement skills with high attention to detail.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Physically able to lift 50+ lbs and perform manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate displays, scenic elements, cabinetry, and branded environments.
• Interpret drawings, blueprints and renderings to build to spec.
• Operate shop equipment safely (table saws, panel saws, routers, laminating equipment).
• Collaborate with designers and project teams to meet client expectations.
• Assist with onsite installation and dismantling of displays as needed.
• Maintain high quality standards and meet deadlines.

Skills

Finish carpentry

Cabinetry

Display fabrication

Tools

Table saws

Panel saws

Routers

Laminating equipment

Job description

Scenic Carpenter/ Display Fabrication

Location: Long Bay, CA

Pay Range: $33–$37 per hour

Shift: 8am-5pm + OT & weekend dependent on workload

Employment Type: Full-Time / Project-Based (with potential for permanent conversion)

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Carpenter to join our fabrication team at a fast-paced Experiential Marketing Agency in Long Bay. In this role, you will support the fabrication of high-quality custom displays for live events, trade shows, auto shows, and branded experiential activations.

If you are a Finish Carpenter, Cabinet Builder, or Display Builder who thrives in an environment defined by craftsmanship, precision, and unique fabrication challenges, we’d love to connect with you.

What You’ll Do

• Fabricate custom displays, scenic elements, cabinetry, and branded environments
• Work with a variety of materials including wood, MDF, plastics, composites, laminates, and light metals
• Interpret and build from drawings, blueprints, renderings, and shop plans
• Collaborate with designers, project managers, and fabrication teams to meet client expectations
• Operate industrial shop equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain high quality standards while meeting demanding deadlines
• Support onsite installation and dismantle of displays when required.

Qualifications

• Background in Finish Carpentry, Cabinetry, or Auto Show / Trade Show fabrication
• Experience operating industrial machinery and shop equipment:
  • Table saws
  • Panel saws
  • Routers
  • Laminating equipment
• Metal fabrication and welding skills are a plus
• Strong understanding of measurements, math, and precision layout
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and renders
• High attention to detail with ability to multitask in deadline-driven environments
• Self-motivated with strong initiative; able to work independently and as part of a team
• High energy and able to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and perform physical labor
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when needed