Props & Cabinetry Carpenter & Installer

Breakout Operations LLC (Breakout Games); Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative company specializing in immersive experiences seeks a Props Carpenter & Installer. You will design, build, and integrate high-quality props for escape rooms. Ideal candidates will have carpentry skills, attention to detail, and experience in themed fabrication. Join us to help bring unique and interactive experiences to life.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry and woodworking, especially cabinetry skills.
• Familiarity with scenic or themed fabrication, set design, or theme park construction.
• Ability to lift and assemble large structures and use power tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, and install props and set pieces for themed escape rooms.
• Incorporate technology into builds, including RFID sensors and tech-controlled puzzles.
• Work closely with teams to ensure functionality of props in gameplay.

Skills

Carpentry & Woodworking

Creative Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail & Craftsmanship

Collaboration & Communication

Tools

CNC Machining

CAD Design Skills

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Vision insurance

Do you love crafting immersive experiences? Are you skilled in carpentry and excited about integrating technology into your builds? We’re looking for a creative and hands-on Props Carpenter & Installer to join our team, helping bring our escape rooms to life with unique, interactive props!

What You'll Do:

• Design, construct, and install high-quality props, set pieces, and furniture for themed escape rooms.
• Incorporate electronic and mechanical elements into builds (e.g., hidden compartments, motorized mechanisms, RFID sensors, tech-controlled puzzles).
• Work closely with game designers, tech specialists, and project directors to ensure props function seamlessly in gameplay.
• Production of replacement props on demand for existing Breakout locations
• Research and experiment with new materials, techniques, and tech integrations to improve prop durability and interactivity.
• Travel to locations to install and ensure functionality of props, set pieces, and furniture.
  
  

Essential Qualifications:

• Experience in Carpentry & Woodworking – Ability to cut, assemble, and finish wood-based props and structures. Cabinetry skills are a highly wanted skill for this position.
• Knowledge of Scenic or Themed Fabrication – Experience in set design, theater production, or theme park construction is a plus.
• Creative Problem-Solving – Ability to design functional, durable props that enhance gameplay.
• Attention to Detail & Craftsmanship – High-quality finishes, precise cuts, and well-constructed builds.
• Ability to Work with Different Materials – Including wood, foam, acrylic, and PVC, plus painting and finishing techniques.
• Collaboration & Communication – Work effectively with designers, engineers, and team members.
• Ability to Lift & Assemble Large Structures – Comfortable using power tools and handling physical builds.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Theatrical Effects – Mechanisms like pulley systems, hidden doors, and automated features.
• Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering Concepts – Helpful for designing movable or interactive elements.
• Familiarity with Puzzle Mechanics & Game Flow – Understanding how props fit into an immersive escape room experience.
• CNC Machining – Certification or experience using CNC routers for custom-built components.
• CAD Design Skills - Certification or experience using CAD design software.