Production Artisan/ Scenic Carpenter

QVC Group; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits starting day 1

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

QVC Group is seeking a hands-on Set Builder to join our West Chester, PA team. This on-site role involves constructing and painting scenic elements for live shows and proprietary lines, using wood, plastics, foam and metals.

You will handle sign production via Gerber/Photoshop and operate CNC routing equipment as needed. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related art field or TV production and 2+ years in set construction or carpentry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in set construction or related fields.
• Experience in television, theatrical or entertainment operations preferred.
• Carpentry or cabinetry background beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Construct scenery using diverse techniques and materials.
• Paint scenery with industry-standard methods.
• Handle sign production with Gerber and CNC tooling.
• Move and strike stock scenery for shows and events.
• Assemble/disassemble sets and rigging; place props.
• Manage warehouse of sets and furniture and perform repairs.

Skills

Set construction

Carpentry

Woodworking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related art field or television production

Tools

Auto CAD

Vectorworks

3D printer

Gerber

CNC router

Photoshop

Job description

Working at QVC Group means joining a live social shopping company with incredible teams, ambitious projects and amazing careers. QVC Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands - QVC®, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road.

Your Opportunity, Your Team

Where You'll Work

This role is onsite and will require you to work from our West Chester, PA headquarters daily. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

What You'll Do

• Construct scenery using a variety of construction techniques and materials, including working in wood, steel, aluminum, plastics, fiberglass, foams (polyurethane, polystyrene, extruded), laminates and composites.
• Paint scenery using a variety of scene painting techniques and materials that are common to the industry.
• Handle sign production using Gerber vinyl and CNC equipment with Photoshop and Gerber software.
• Handle load-ins and strikes of stock scenery for custom proprietary shows, 24-hour events, and new proprietary lines.
• Assembly and disassembly of sets and rigging, scenic painting of floor, placement of furniture and set props.
• Manage warehouse of sets and furniture, including repair of sets and furniture.

What You'll Bring

• Experience: 2+ years of demonstrated experience with set construction, technical or design experience in television, theatrical or entertainment operations valued but not required. General carpentry experience in cabinetry or furniture building is valued.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related art field, television production or equivalent combination of training and experience required.
• Experience with Auto CAD, Vectorworks or 3D printer valued but not required.
• Experience working with Gerber, CNC router with Photoshop and power tools used in construction.

Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you'll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts! In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits.

QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.

If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.