Fabrication Technician — Scenic Props & Event Set Builds

Bear Event Design; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

HSA with Annual Employer Contribution

401K with Employer Match

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Generous PTO

Job summary

Bear Event Design is seeking a skilled Fabrication Associate to support our custom production work by turning creative concepts into physical event elements that are built, finished, and installation-ready. Under the Lead Fabricator, you’ll perform hands-on fabrication, assembly, sanding, painting, and finishing.

You’ll collaborate with Design, Graphics, Floral, Warehouse, and Production teams to keep projects moving on deadline, manage multiple builds, and ensure safety and quality in a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on fabrication, scenic production, wood shop, set building, prop building, or related experience.
• Experience working with a wide range of materials and build types, including scenic, structural, decorative, and event-specific fabrication.
• Strong working knowledge of shop tools, fabrication equipment, materials, hardware, adhesives, finishes, and safe work practices.
• Ability to read and interpret renderings, sketches, basic plans, measurements, production notes, and installation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build custom sets, props, scenic elements, structural pieces, and event-specific fabrication projects from design through completion.
• Repair, refurbish, and maintain event furniture, props, and décor. Perform touch-ups (painting, sanding, woodworking) to keep pieces event-ready.
• Collaborate closely with creative team and other departments to plan, build, paint, finish, and prepare custom elements for events.
• Able to manage multiple projects at different stages, prioritizing deadlines, shifting needs, and production timelines without losing quality or momentum.
• Collaborate with the warehouse team to prioritize repairs for upcoming events, troubleshoot and fix structural and mechanical issues quickly.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and productive fabrication area, following proper shop safety practices. Assist with material planning, purchasing needs, and shop readiness for upcoming builds.
• Occasionally support larger event installations and strikes, helping ensure custom elements are installed efficiently, safely, and according to the design plan.

Skills

Hands-on fabrication

Read renderings/ sketches

Team collaboration

Tools

Shop tools

Finishing techniques

Materials knowledge

Job description

Bear Event Design is seeking a skilled Fabrication Associate to support our custom production work by turning creative concepts into physical event elements that are built, finished, and installation-ready. Under the Lead Fabricator, you’ll perform hands-on fabrication, assembly, sanding, painting, and finishing.

You’ll collaborate with Design, Graphics, Floral, Warehouse, and Production teams to keep projects moving on deadline, manage multiple builds, and ensure safety and quality in a