Lead Carpenter & Set Designer for Live Theater

Haugh Performing Arts Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Haugh Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a Master Carpenter / Set Designer to lead the construction and realization of scenic designs for stage productions. You will interpret drawings, draft build plans, select materials, and build, install, and strike sets with the production team.

The role requires ensuring safety, maintaining the shop and inventory, and coordinating timelines to meet production schedules. Leadership of assistants and volunteers is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in scenic construction for stage sets and structures.
• Ability to read and create technical drawings and build plans.
• Commitment to safety standards and teamwork in a fast-paced theatre environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction and realization of scenic designs for stage productions.
• Interpret design drawings and draft build plans.
• Select materials and fabricate, install, and strike sets.
• Coordinate with technical director and production team on timelines and safety.
• Maintain scene shop, inventory, and working areas; supervise crew and volunteers.

Skills

Carpentry & Framing

Finish Carpentry

Reading drawings/technical plans

Rigging basics

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Technical theater/Scenic design coursework

Tools

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Shop equipment

Job description

Haugh Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a Master Carpenter / Set Designer to lead the construction and realization of scenic designs for stage productions. You will interpret drawings, draft build plans, select materials, and build, install, and strike sets with the production team.

The role requires ensuring safety, maintaining the shop and inventory, and coordinating timelines to meet production schedules. Leadership of assistants and volunteers is expected.