Studio Production Tech

Mondo; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

A prominent production company seeks a Studio Production Tech for their Irvine, CA location. This role supports daily studio operations by building and maintaining high-quality production environments for photo and video shoots. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience as a Studio Production Tech, is proficient with lighting and grip equipment, and can lift up to 50 lbs. This is a 3+ month contract position offering competitive compensation and benefits for eligible participants.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience as a Studio Production Tech or Grip & Electric.
• Experience operating studio lighting and rigging equipment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Build and adjust professional lighting setups for shoots.
• Manage product samples for productions.
• Maintain studio equipment and ensure production readiness.

Skills

Professional experience as a Studio Production Tech

Hands-on experience with sets in production

Knowledge of studio lighting equipment

Carpentry skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Experience in fast-paced production environments

Tools

Matthews grip equipment

Profoto lighting

ARRI lighting systems

Job description

Apply now: Studio Production Tech, location is Onsite (Irvine, CA). The start date is Early March 2026 for this 3+ month contract position.

Location-Type: Onsite (Irvine, CA)

Hours: ~24/week (adhoc)

Start Date: Early March 2026

Duration: 3+ Months (Contract, rolling basis)

Compensation Range: $25/hr – $29/hr W2

Job Description

The Studio Production Tech supports daily studio operations by building, maintaining, and executing high-quality production environments for photo and video shoots.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Build and adjust professional lighting setups for footwear and campaign shoots
• Pull, organize, and manage product samples for studio productions
• Construct and assemble custom props, furniture, and set elements
• Prepare, paint, and maintain cyclorama (cyc) walls and studio surfaces
• Support photographers, stylists, and creative teams during shoots
• Maintain studio equipment, grip tools, and production materials
• Ensure studio spaces are clean, safe, and production-ready
• Assist with teardown, reset, and reconfiguration between shoots

Requirements

Must-Haves

• 2+ years of professional experience as a Studio Production Tech or Grip & Electric
• Hands-on experience building and breaking down sets in TV, film, or commercial production
• Experience operating Matthews grip equipment, Profoto lighting, and ARRI lighting systems
• Strong working knowledge of studio lighting equipment and rigging
• Carpentry, scenic painting, and basic construction skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks
• Experience working in fast-paced production studio environments

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience supporting footwear or product photography
• Freelance or gig-based production background
• Strong sample and asset management skills
• High attention to detail and brand presentation standards
• This role is eligible to enroll in both Mondo's health insurance plan and retirement plan. Mondo defers to the applicable State or local law for paid sick leave eligibility