Photo Studio Set Builder

Williams-Sonoma

15h

About The Position

Our Photo Studio and Warehouse operations team is made up of sample warehouse coordinators, art directors, photographers, visual merchandisers and set shop builders. You will work closely with talented and passionate team members to bring our amazing products to life in our beautiful catalogs and online websites. The operation is responsible for photographing samples, working collaboratively across creative teams and executing our brand esthetics. Overview of the Photo Studio Set Builder The Photo Studio Set Builder will receive direction from the Manager and/or Lead roles and will construct/fabricate to build, organize, maintain and strike sets as needed. The Set Builder will work across multiple brands, studios and projects to ensure the sets are completed with quality and safety and on time.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent
2 years previous woodworking/shop experience
Experience with all general hand and power tools used in carpentry and construction
Ability to read and interpret building diagrams and plans
General proficiency in the safe use of power tools and carpentry
Possess a sense of urgency focused on details, accuracy, and efficiency
Excellent communication skills coupled with strong interpersonal skills
Ability to move and/or lift up to 65 lbs; heavier merchandise with team assist
Good reading, written and verbal language skills (English )

Nice To Haves

Construction, carpentry, or theatre scenic work experience a plus
Knowledge in architecture/design/art/fabrication training is a plus

Responsibilities

Constructing room scenes based on creative direction from Photo Directors and Managers.
Collaborate with Creative Photo teams to make decisions on how to build, organize, and maintain sets during a photoshoot.
Maintain an understanding of direction by working with art directors, stylists, and the photo studio manager.
Provide onsite support and on-set design quality to ensure integrity and safety of the build; provide solutions to rigging and special effects challenges.
Ability to independently create and construct various photo studio scenes based on the changing needs of photo studio leadership.
Manage efficient workflow by prioritizing set assembly and utilizing available resources across teams.
Manage organization and maintenance of photo studio tools and equipment.
Maintain standards for studio set care use, maintenance, storage, and safety.
Clean, maintain and organize studio space. Shop for materials needed for set designs.
Support location shoots as needed.