Set Design Carpenter

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc.; Milford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan (Employer contributions)

Health Plans

Health Savings Account

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Saving Plans

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. is seeking an experienced carpenter to produce finished sets according to project deadlines. You will read blueprints, build sets from scratch, and install finishing details such as walls, doors, tile, and lighting.

Expect collaboration with designers, art directors, and studio staff to ensure a precise, high-quality outcome. Five years of carpentry experience and forklift proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years carpentry experience with work in stucco, plaster, tile, electrical, painting, faux work, finishing, and architectural mill work.
• Forklift operation.
• Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, etc.
• Deadline oriented.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and execute construction from detailed drafted plans, sketches, drawings and blueprints.
• Prepare sketches, if needed.
• Build (from scratch) windows, doors, floors specialty moldings with appropriate finishes.
• Layout and construct sets (i.e. walls, floors, windows, doors, etc.)
• Wallpaper and/or paint set and construct paneling/molding work.
• Wire sconces, chandeliers, recessed lighting.
• Layout and install tile and grout.
• Assemble and disassemble set construction elements at Studio and on location, repair any damage. Save all important elements to stock and materials to reuse.
• Install wall décor (i.e. paintings, shelves, etc.)
• Install drapery hardware, blinds, wall décor, lighting, etc.
• Organize and maintain a safe, clean shop and shop equipment.
• Maintain shop inventory, reorder as needed, store materials following OSHA safety guidelines.
• Operate vehicles to and from locations and material vendors.
• Communicate with designers, stylists, photographers and art directors to understand and provide specific construction needs.
• Provide technical advice/concerns, communicate any deadline issues.
• Interact with building personnel, report issues or repairs needed.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Forklift operation

MS Office

Deadline oriented

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

*Please include work samples with your resume*

Position Summary:

Apply knowledge and skills of trade disciplines to produce a finished set adhering to project deadline. Communicate with Construction Supervisor and various team members to ensure successful set build outcome.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read, understand, and execute construction from detailed drafted plans, sketches, drawings and blueprints.
• Prepare sketches, if needed.
• Build (from scratch) windows, doors, floors specialty moldings with appropriate finishes.
• Layout and construct sets (i.e. walls, floors, windows, doors, etc.)

• Wallpaper and/or paint set and construct paneling/molding work.
• Wire sconces, chandeliers, recessed lighting.
• Layout and install tile and grout.
• Assemble and disassemble set construction elements at Studio and on location, repair any damage. Save all important elements to stock and materials to reuse.
• Install wall décor (i.e. paintings, shelves, etc.)
• Install drapery hardware, blinds, wall décor, lighting, etc.
• Organize and maintain a safe, clean shop and shop equipment.
• Maintain shop inventory, reorder as needed, store materials following OSHA safety guidelines.
• Operate vehicles to and from locations and material vendors.
• Communicate with designers, stylists, photographers and art directors to understand and provide specific construction needs.
• Provide technical advice/concerns, communicate any deadline issues.
• Interact with building personnel, report issues or repairs needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years carpentry experience with work in stucco, plaster, tile, electrical, painting, faux work, finishing, and architectural mill work.
• Forklift operation.
• Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, etc.
• Deadline oriented.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Benefits:

Benefits are an important part of the total compensation that is offered, providing peace of mind and financial well-being. Ethan Allen is committed to offering a variety of benefits that allow associates to choose whether or not to participate based on personal and family needs.

• 401(k) plan (with Employer contributions)
• multiple Medical Plans with Prescription Drug Coverage
• Health Savings Account (including Employer contributions)
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Basic Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Dependent Group Term Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Business Travel Accident Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health Care & Dependent Care
• Commuter Saving Plans – Public Transit & Parking
• Voluntary Whole Life Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Care Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Benefit availability varies based on full-time or part-time employee classification.