Scenic Carpenter / Fabricator

LA 411; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 96,432; Part time

Job summary

A creative innovation lab is seeking a contracted scenic carpenter/fabricator for an experiential playground project in Culver City, CA. This role involves building and installing high-quality scenic elements, interpreting design drawings, and delivering projects on schedule. Candidates should be experienced in fabrication, licensed, bonded, and insured. The position offers an hourly rate of $50.00 to $70.00 and is anticipated to last for approximately 18 weeks starting in April 2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to assemble CNC-cut plywood components.
• Experience in scenic painting (bonus).
• Prior fabrication experience for exhibits and sets (bonus).

Responsibilities

• Build and install scenic elements on-site.
• Interpret designs and fabricate components accordingly.
• Deliver projects on the estimated schedule.

Skills

Building clean, durable wood forms

Reading and interpreting design intent drawings

Determining methods for cutting and assembling parts

On-site problem-solving during installation

Being licensed, bonded, and insured

Tools

Own tools for fabrication

Job description

This is a Contracted position in the field of Live Event Staging, Crewing, & Production , located in Culver City, CA .

The position pays $50.00 — $70.00 per hour.

The employer is Future Colossal.

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We’re building a large, interactive, experiential playground in Los Angeles.

We’re looking for an experienced scenic carpenter / fabricator (or a small team) to help bring these environments to life with high-quality fabrication and installation support.

Duration: ~18 weeks (anticipated start April 2026; exact dates TBD)

Experience

You should:

• Be able to build clean, durable simple wood forms and cabinetry.
• Be able to read & interpret design intent drawings and fabricate them to meet specifications and with tight tolerances.
• Be able to determine the best methods for cutting, shaping, and assembling parts on your own.
• Be able to deliver on the estimated schedule.
• Have your own tools (or tell us in advance what you’ll need).
• Have experience in building simple mounting frames, access panels, and support structures for screens, sensors, and electronic devices.
• Be comfortable being on‑site during installation, helping the team problem‑solve and build jigs, supports, mounts, or quick custom fixes as things evolve in the field.
• Be licensed, bonded, and insured.

The work includes:

• Assembling CNC‑cut plywood components.
• Building boxes, cabinetry, counters, and flat scenic elements.
• Finishing, prepping, and installing pieces on site.

Bonus (not required):

• Scenic painting (simple, low‑detail, solid colors).
• Prior experience in fabricating for exhibits, sets, scenic or experiential projects.

About Future Colossal

Future Colossal is an award‑winning NYC‑based innovation lab specializing in immersive, interactive experiences for advertising, entertainment, and retail. They combine creative technology, design, and engineering to create memorable, high‑tech installations for experiential marketing, trade shows, and themed entertainment.

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