Props Artisan: Show Builds, Alterations & Sourcing

The New School; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The New School’s College of Performing Arts is seeking an Overhire Props Artisan to join the Performance Operations – Props Department staff. The role supports Man nes School of Music, School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, and School of Drama with prop builds, alterations, and shopping runs.

Key duties include working on show builds, managing prop lists, and serving as the Production representative during tech rehearsals.

Qualifications

• One to three years previous experience in theatrical properties required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work productively under strict time and space constraints.
• Comfortable with power tools and heights.
• Strong carpentry, sewing, and upholstery skills.
• Familiarity with The New School applications including Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Workday, and Adobe Photoshop.
• Commitment to Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice and the arts education mission.

Responsibilities

• Act as an artisan on show builds and alterations.
• Develop familiarity with to-do lists, prop lists, and project paperwork.
• Represent Production during tech rehearsals.
• Travel to vendors or storage locations to procure and cart supplies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Carpentry

Sewing

Upholstery

Power tools

Software literacy

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Workday

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

The New School’s College of Performing Arts is seeking an Overhire Props Artisan to join the Performance Operations – Props Department staff. The role supports Man nes School of Music, School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, and School of Drama with prop builds, alterations, and shopping runs.

Key duties include working on show builds, managing prop lists, and serving as the Production representative during tech rehearsals.