Contract Labor

Harper Group • New York, NY

26d • $24 - $25

About The Position

Harper Group is seeking a reliable Temporary Production Assistant to support our Design Director and Visual Merchandising Manager during show setup. This role is hands-on and fast-paced, with a primary focus on preparing the physical show environment.

Requirements

• Prior experience in production, events, retail, or visual merchandising is a plus but not required.
• Experience reading planograms.
• Experience reading blueprints and layouts.
• Comfortable with physical work, including lifting and moving boxes/equipment.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow direction well.
• Positive attitude, reliable, and able to work efficiently in a fast-moving environment.
• Prior experience setting up exhibits and or Tradeshow booths.
• Lifting various heavy items, up to 50lbs, throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup of displays, fixtures, product layouts, and signage.
• Help unpack, organize, and stage materials, props, and merchandise.
• Support the design and visual merchandising teams with on-site tasks and adjustments.
• Maintain show area cleanliness and ensure all elements meet presentation standards.
• Handle light inventory organization, labeling, and replenishment as needed.
• Perform general production duties including lifting, moving, and arranging items.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees