Props Artisan

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

At Zach, we believe in the power of light—to illuminate new ideas, spark imagination, and bring people together. As Austin’s leading professional producing theater, we create vibrant, intimate theater experiences that engage, inspire, and connect our community. The Props Artisan researches, creates, constructs, paints, modifies, and maintains on all Hand Properties, Set Decoration, and Paint Treatment processes for all productions, outside builds, rentals, and events under the supervision of and in collaboration with the Props Manager and other departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Assists in creating and understanding the elements of the various props in a Props List for any given production at Zach Theater
• Collaborates with the Props Manager and Scenic Charge Artist on paint treatments of any given production at Zach Theater to ensure a cohesive artistic vision throughout a production
• Problem Solves and implements special effects elements as needed, working with the Props Manager and other departments based on the specific needs of any Prop in a Props List
• Research and shop for properties as needed
• Consistently maintains a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workspace and environment
• Responsible for attending the Daily Meetings, Department Planning Meetings, and providing regular and accurate progress reports to the Props Manager on all productions and events at Zach Theater
• Collaborates with the Props Manager to develop, implement, and ensure professionalism in document presentation and excellence in physical prop presentation
• Collaborates with the Props Manager and Stage Management, coordinating the delivery, training on, and maintenance of all props in the rehearsal room, tech rehearsals, and run of productions
• Participates in properties load in and load out for all productions and events at Zach Theater
• Assists with the Props Manager and Company Management, following AEA guidelines to ensure actor safety when providing any property being handled or consumed by an actor
• Maintains and repairs props during the run of a show in collaboration with the Props Manager and Stage Operations team
• Assists the Props Manager with the organization and execution of property rentals and maintaining the Props Inventory.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

This is a campus-based, on-site role. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions upon discussion with HR.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS :

Reports to : Props Manager & Resident Props Designer

Supervises (if any) : None

Supports : Props Department, Paints Department, Stage Management, Education, Other departments as production needs arise

Peer collaboration / communicates with : Props Manager, Scenic Designers, Scenic Artists, Directors, Stage Managers

PAY :

Beginning pay starting at $19-21 per hour commensurate with experience and qualifications. New hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum and midpoint of the range posted depending upon qualifications, years of experience in a similar role, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.

All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of background and reference checks.

Some of the great benefits available to Zach Employees :

Zach Theater is committed to ensuring an equitable and inclusive workforce and we strive for a team that reflects Austin’s diverse culture. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, sex or age.