Freelance Experiential Retail Fixture Installer

Harlequin Design New York Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Harlequin is seeking experienced freelance installers for retail installations, window displays, pop‑ups, store fixtures, millwork, and other custom projects across New York and surrounding areas.

Projects are freelance and project‑based with varying hours, including evenings, overnights, and some daytime work. Ideal candidates have finish carpentry, millwork, or display installation backgrounds and can read drawings and work independently on site.

Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on construction, carpentry, or installation skills
• Experience using common hand and power tools
• Ability to accurately measure, level, align, and install finished components
• Ability to read basic shop drawings and installation drawings
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving ability
• Comfortable making minor field modifications when conditions differ from drawings
• Ability to work carefully around high‑quality finished surfaces
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of an installation team
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced environments and under tight installation schedules
• Ability to safely lift and maneuver installation materials and components
• Willingness to work flexible hours depending on project requirements

Responsibilities

• Install custom millwork, retail fixtures, displays, window elements, and other fabricated components
• Assemble and install cabinetry, shelving, panels, structures, furniture, and decorative elements
• Read and work from installation drawings, shop drawings, plans, and instructions
• Accurately measure, position, level, align, and secure finished components
• Perform finish carpentry and field modifications when required
• Install hardware, brackets, fasteners, anchors, and other mounting systems
• Assist with installation of graphics, acrylic components, lighting, and decorative elements
• Make minor field adjustments or modifications to ensure proper fit and finish
• Troubleshoot installation challenges and develop practical solutions on site
• Protect finished surfaces and work carefully within completed retail environments
• Load, unload, unpack, stage, and organize installation materials as required
• Coordinate with Harlequin project managers, installation leads, other trades, and client/site representatives
• Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout installation
• Complete installations safely, efficiently, and to a high visual standard

Skills

Carpentry

Installation

Read drawings

Measurement accuracy

Problem solving

Field modifications

Teamwork

Flexibility

Finish work

Safe handling

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Harlequin is seeking experienced freelance installers for retail installations, window displays, pop‑ups, store fixtures, millwork, and other custom projects across New York and surrounding areas.

Projects are freelance and project‑based with varying hours, including evenings, overnights, and some daytime work. Ideal candidates have finish carpentry, millwork, or display installation backgrounds and can read drawings and work independently on site.