Studio Production Assistant

Description

About Us

Real Flame® specializes in the design, production and sale of indoor electric fireplaces, outdoor fire features and outdoor furniture. The Company was founded more than 25 years ago, and we are considered a leader in the industry. Our products include smokeless gel fuel, indoor electric fireplaces, outdoor gas fire tables and accessories, wood-burning fire pits, patio furniture and lanterns. We design all our products in-house and annually launch several innovative styles. We distribute across North America through independent retailers, online superstores and high-end specialty retailers. We welcome you to join our team!

Position Summary

We are looking to hire a part-time experienced Studio Production Assistant to assist in various tasks to aid operations at our photo studio for 16-24 hours per week between the working hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday – Friday. The schedule will vary based upon business needs. This person will assist with commercial photography sets, in the studio and on location, as well as maintaining orderliness within our warehouse of photo samples, props and building materials. This work requires a lot of heavy lifting, constructing walls & rooms from scratch, moving products on and off set, assembling furniture and other photo samples, driving a box truck to pick up products & building materials, as well as warehouse/studio organization, inventory cataloguing, and routine maintenance duties.

This person should be confident and possess a positive attitude. The ideal candidate will be experienced and comfortable with operating hand and power tools within a professional workplace environment and be physically able. You will have 2-4 years’ experience in construction, contracting, carpentry, interior painting and finishing, drywall application and flooring application. The working environment is fast-paced, and we’re looking for a candidate who is comfortable with change, ambiguity and can take ownership of their responsibilities.

This person will work closely and collaboratively with the Product Stylist, bringing their set designs to life with your construction knowledge! This individual will also collaborate cross-functionally with the Photo/Video, Design & Engineering and Distribution Center teams. In addition, this person will also be able to perform duties independently and possess a project management mindset to breakdown large-scale projects into smaller actionable items, while making efficient use of their time and remaining on schedule.

If you fit this description, and you’re interested in participating in creative work, we’d like to meet you!

Essential Functions

Indoor

• Work closely with Product Stylist to fully execute their plans and prepare/assemble products for photoshoots. Build or modify sets as needed i.e., Construction of walls, laying flooring, painting and finishing, wallpapering, incorporating doors & windows, etc.
• Construct, assemble and break, down interior set walls and flooring
• Be responsible for picking up and returning products to and from the nearby Distribution Center with the box truck
• Be responsible for picking up building and construction materials, as well as larger furniture props from local retailers in WI and IL. Unload materials, pack products and props for off-site photoshoots
• Clean & organize the photo studio warehouse frequently to keep it in working order i.e., products, props and materials are returned to their locations or systems are created to accommodate organization – coordinating cross functionally with multiple teams
• Sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, breaking down boxes for recycling and garbage removal

Outdoor (seasonal)

• Assist with setting up, and or, building of temporary structures (pergola, fencing, pavers, siding, etc.)
• Follow  instructions to perform manual labor tasks (power-washing, leaf-blowing, etc.)
• Landscaping (laying pavers & ground material, trimming, planting, etc.)

Physical Demands

• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms, hands, fingers, legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling of materials
• Perform repetitive motions using your hands and fingers such as, but not limited to, grasping, gripping, and holding
• Team and solo lifts, up to 100lbs

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Working  knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word)
• Inventory management and/or product cataloging
• Proficient  in carpentry and/or construction methods
• 2-4  years or more of related experience within a construction, contract or contract field
• Extensive experience and knowledge of the operation of hand and power tools
• A  project management mindset. Know how to break down large-scale projects into smaller steps and manage the use of time efficiently, while accounting for deadlines
• Ability to estimate material amounts and costs, as well as self-generate supply shopping lists
• An aptitude for mechanics – can follow creative direction from Product Stylist to fully build out her designs from planning to completion
• Ability to work calmly under deadline pressure, pivoting as necessary to meet changing demands
• Must have a willingness and positive attitude with the ability to operate independently, as well as collaboratively with Product Stylist and other teams
• Ability to take direction, communicate, trouble-shoot and possess self-initiative
• Commitment to safety rules
• Must have a valid driver’s license and is comfortable routinely driving a box truck. Mileage reimbursement is offered for use of personal vehicle for smaller prop/material pick ups
• Must be able to provide photos of work

Preferred Experience

• Project Management experience
• Electrical  experience
• Ability to operate a forklift