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| Department: | Creative Services |
| Location: | Astoria, NY |
WHO WE ARE: Wizard Studios is a national company whose unique and award-winning special event visioning, design, and implementation abilities are sought after by Fortune 500, Non-Profits, Marketing, Advertising & PR Agencies, Political Campaigns, and Venues.
We take simple but elegant ideas and complex concepts and manifest them into highly crafted yet scalable public and private events. Our firm maintains a lifelong belief in the power of special events as the most effective means to engage, inspire, and inform people who come together and experience our productions.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Creative collaboration and build oversight on scenic fabrication elements in the shop
Build and Install Schedule development
Material list development
Accurate staging and packing of shows 48 hours before load-in
On-site management of builds/crews for load-in and breakdown
Work with Project Managers to ensure all builds are true to the design, installed efficiently, and meet safety requirements.
Oversee the upskilling and development of the scenic team
Scenic Carpentry and Painting, and Fabrication with a variety of materials, e.g., Metal, Plastic, Wood, etc
Receive and organize material orders
You must be comfortable working within a collaborative, optimistic, and imaginative team
General knowledge of AV and Event Staging
QUALIFICATIONS
Leadership of small-to-medium-sized groups
Accountability for great results in high-pressure situations
Excellent listener and communicator (Verbal and written)
Excellent time management and ability to prevent and/or minimize OT
Excellent Resource management and ability to prevent and/or minimize material waste
Able to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
Proficiency with the use of all shop equipment and tools
Ability to multitask and keep the team focused on critical objectives
Ability to read and follow directions, blueprints/schematics, and renderings or sketches
A working knowledge of:
Google Office Suite
Flex Rental Solutions
Required 3+ years of experience in scenic, carpentry, or related field
A strong desire to learn and grow with the company
We Offer:
Competitive base salary
Performance-based annual bonus
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Supplemental Medical Reimbursement Plans
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
401k Plan with employer match
Free Retirement Planning Consulting
Short-term & Long-term Disability Income Protection Benefits
Life Insurance for Teammates and Family
Employee Assistance Program
Recognition & Reward Program
Perks Discount Programs
OUR PURPOSE: We exist to produce events and create experiences that leave an enduring impression on you and your audience.
OUR MISSION: We create authentic events that bring people together, producing moments that matter, leaving a lasting impression.
OUR BRAND PROMISE: Exceeding clients’ expectations to ensure you hire us again!
CORE VALUES
SERVICE MINDSET - We show up with humility, empathy, and accountability, putting clients, teammates, and vendors first in everything we do.
TEAMWORK - We maximize our collective impact by communicating openly, solving problems collaboratively, and supporting one another, because our best work is done as a team.
ACT! With urgency and intention, we move quickly, think ahead, and respond with care. Timeliness, preparation, and momentum are how we exceed expectations.
GRIT- With passion and perseverance, we push through challenges, stay resilient under pressure, and deliver when it matters most.
EXCELLENCE - We anticipate expectations, craft unique solutions, and strive to consistently over-deliver on our promises.
Wizard Studios is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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***NO RECRUITERS***
At Wizard Studios, we foster a respectful, team-oriented culture rooted in craftsmanship and purpose.to create events and experiences that leave an enduring impression.
We manifest big ideas and complex concepts into highly crafted public and private events.