Senior Production Artisan

QVC•West Chester, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Working at QVC Group means joining a live social shopping company with incredible teams, ambitious projects and amazing careers. QVC Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands - QVC®, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road. Under the supervision of the Scene Shop Supervisor, you will construct and produce sets, environments and fixtures that best support the on-air image, presentation, and sales of individual product, as well as maintain the style of QVC and HSN.

Requirements

3+ years of set construction, technical or design experience in television, theatrical or entertainment lighting
High school diploma, vocational degree, or equivalent experience
Experience reading blueprints and floor plans required.
Experience in mechanical repairs and maintenance required.
Experience with Wood, Plastic and Metal fabrication, painting techniques, fabric and vinyl.
Experience with Microsoft Suite, and AutoCAD2021.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in carpentry, painting and the assembly and rigging of scenery required.

Nice To Haves

Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop experience is beneficial.
CNC, vinyl cutting and printing, and 3D printing experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Construct scenery using a variety of construction techniques, working with materials such as wood, steel, aluminum, plastics, plexiglass, foams (polyurethane, polystyrene, extruded), laminates, and composites.
Paint scenery using a variety of scene painting techniques and materials common to the industry.
Handle load-ins and strikes of stock scenery for custom proprietary shows and special event broadcasts.
Develop TIG and MIG welding skills.
Monitor shop supplies by notifying supervisor of needed supplies such as hardware, and lumber.
Responsible for repair and maintenance of scenic assets and minor set maintenance, with daily set walks.
Organize and maintain warehouse of sets and furniture, including repair of sets and furniture.
Handle sign production using the Gerber Edge equipment with Illustrator and Gerber software.
Use CNC routing and 3D software and hardware for construction purposes.
Act as the point person for the team's immediate questions on the floor.
Guide the team through sudden priority changes as they take place in the moment on the floor (e.g., sudden live show request to hot switch large set pieces).
Be the main point person on the floor for both new employees training, and interns.
Be the voice for the shop when deciding finishes and "expert opinions" on creative designs.
Be a point of information for the Supervisor of all safety concerns or needs on the shop floor.