Job Description: With over 130 store and warehouse locations and more than 7,500 associates across the U.S. and Canada, Crate and Barrel is a dynamic and growing multi-channel furniture and housewares retailer. So we can continue to help others love how they live in moments that matter, the iconic brand is looking for a driven and passionate professional to raise the bar and join our Photo Studio department as a Photo Studio Set Builder located in our Chicago Photo Studio. Job Responsibilities: Solve complex rigging and special effects challenges. Use woodworking power tools to fabricate set pieces. Painting, carpentry, basic electrical duties. Clean, maintain and organize. Shop for materials needed for set designs. Responsible for building room scenes based on creative direction from the Set Designer. Collaborate with the Set Designer they build, create, organize and maintain sets during a photo shoot. Manufacture, build and set up scenes for photography. Source materials for construction. Research architecture styles and previous sets for inspiration. Analyze light sources, camera angle, permanent structure to situate sets properly. Ensure sets are properly broken down to save, repurpose or dispose. Utilize work orders and verbal directions to communicate with scenic team. Complete overhead rigging of merchandise set pieces and lighting. Job Requirements: Ability to work within a team or independently Industry rigging and special effects skills Multitasking and problem solving skills Architecture/art/fabrication training a plus Carpentry, painting, fabrication, and design skills Excellent communication skills Good reading, written and verbal language skills (English) Qualification & Experience: 2+ years photo shoot experience 2+ years woodworking/shop experience or construction Practical operational experience with general hand and power tools used in carpentry and light construction Job Details: Company: Crate & Barrel Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Functions: General Business Job Location: Chicago, IL, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here careersvite.com
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