Lead Fabricator

Bear Event Design•Denver, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Bear Event Design is a creative event design and décor firm serving events across Denver and the Rocky Mountain region. Our work spans corporate events, experiential activations, weddings, social celebrations, and custom environments where high-impact design depends on thoughtful, hands-on execution. We are seeking a skilled, versatile, and highly capable Fabricator to bring our clients’ custom event elements to life. This is one of Bear’s most hands-on roles, responsible for turning creative concepts into physical builds that are beautiful, functional, durable, and ready for installation. This role works closely with our Design, Creative, Graphics, Floral, Warehouse, and Production teams. You will operate and maintain our CNC machine, manage post-processing and assembly of CNC-cut elements, and fabricate across a wide range of materials, finishes, and scenic production needs. This is primarily an in-shop role, with occasional on-site support for larger installs, strikes, or custom builds that require fabrication expertise.

Requirements

4+ years of hands-on fabrication, scenic production, wood shop, set building, prop building , event production, or related experience
Experience operating CNC equipment, including loading files, running jobs, changing bits, monitoring production, and maintaining the machine (CAD/CAM experience a plus)
Experience working with a wide range of materials and build types, including scenic, structural, decorative, and event-specific fabrication
Strong working knowledge of shop tools, fabrication equipment, materials, hardware, adhesives, finishes, and safe work practices
Ability to read and interpret renderings, sketches, basic plans, measurements, production notes, and installation requirements
Computer literacy and comfort using project management tools, digital files, email, and internal communication systems
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

CAD/CAM experience

Responsibilities

Build custom sets, props, scenic elements, structural pieces, and event-specific fabrication projects from design through completion
Translate creative direction, renderings, sketches, and production notes into physical builds that are executable, durable, and aligned with the design intent
Collaborate closely with Design, Creative, Graphics, Floral, and external suppliers to plan, build, paint, finish, and prepare custom elements for events
Able to manage multiple projects at different stages, prioritizing deadlines, shifting needs, and production timelines without losing quality or momentum
Fabricate using a wide range of materials, including wood, MDF, acrylic, foam, scenic materials, graphics substrates, hardware, and continue to research materials and techniques to improve our fabrication over time.
Operate CNC machine, including loading files, starting jobs, changing bits, monitoring cuts, maintaining the machine, and troubleshooting basic operational issues.
Lead and delegate tasks to Production Associates, helping maintain standards and ensure efficient completion of fabrication projects
Continuously improve fabrication processes, shop organization, build quality, and team efficiency as Bear expands its custom production capabilities
Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and productive fabrication area, following proper shop safety practices.
Assist with material planning, purchasing needs, and shop readiness for upcoming builds
Occasionally support larger event installations and strikes, helping ensure custom elements are installed efficiently, safely, and according to the design plan