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Scenic Production Manager

Creative Works
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

About Creative Works

We create powerful emotions and memories through immersive attractions. We are a full-service theme creator, prop builder, and attractions provider to theme parks, museums, family entertainment centers, restaurants, tourist attractions, and other venues. For over 26 years, we have brought ideas to life with a talented team of designers, sculptors, craftsmen, and artisans, and we are proud to have delivered the WOW Effect to a wide variety of destinations across the globe.

We've been named as one of INC 5000's fastest-growing companies in America three times in a row and are in the top 60 here in Indiana. We've also been named one of The Best Places To Work In Indiana twice in a row. Inside our walls, you'll find lots of creative people who are passionate about what they do and make. Every day is different with new challenges. We pride ourselves on creating an amazing culture where our employees can grow professionally and personally. Every company says this, but we can actually prove it!

Our Team

Our team is one of the secrets of our success. We are artists, craftsmen, dreamers, and managers. Everyone brings something unique to the table and our collective passion, excitement, and attention to detail explain why we exceed our clients' expectations time and again. We have high expectations for everyone on our team. It's the only way we can deliver amazing products and services. Our team is passionate, hungry, and always striving for more.

Job Description

Are you committed to excellence? Do you enjoy a fast paced unconventional work day? Our culture at Creative Works is fun, energetic, and professional. We are seeking a new full time member to fulfill a role managing the production of our incredible attractions.

If you're looking for something different and unique - we've got it and encourage you to apply.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Managing numerous team leads to efficiently produce a wide range of attractions
  • Keeping production focused and prioritized on the most relevant tasks
  • Work alongside your scenic team with painting or sculpting
  • Coordinating with engineers to provide feedback
  • Ensuring inventory is organized, accounted for and ordered through our ERP system
  • Ensure the use of PPE by employees
  • Ensure standards and procedures are followed by each department
  • Maintaining department machinery and tools, and ensuring a clean productive workspace is maintained
  • Consulting between the concept and design team for paint references and mural questions
  • Scheduling projects and how they flow into production through MRP system
  • Can understand and read a color chart and have a feel for the mix of colors and hues.
  • Can work with large-scale pieces that require thought and ingenuity to paint such as large format murals or theater-like stage sets.
  • Must be familiar with airbrushes and airless spray guns as well as other various tools and methods.
  • Must have a team mentality, be able to contribute to group critiques, and give / receive constructive criticism well.
  • Can easily move heavy objects around the shop as needed (50 pounds) as well as stand, crouch, reach, and lift.
  • Has the ability to work productively and meet deadlines in an environment of change, creative process, and rigorous time management.
  • Has a portfolio of work ready to show.

Keys to success

  • Punctual
  • Calm under stress
  • Organized
  • Personable
  • Relatable Job Experience

  • General management
  • ERP Management
  • Google suite
  • Mechanical experience
  • Construction experience
  • Painting experience
  • Sculpting experience
  • Pay and Benefits

  • Full-Time
  • 6 : 30 AM - 4 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday (40-50 hours per week)
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, ancillary, & pet insurance coverage opportunities available
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401K opportunities available (Standard Safe Harbor Match)
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Generous PTO Plan
  • Parental time for the birth or adoption of a child
  • Several paid holidays
  • Paid Volunteer Time Off to serve at a 501(c)3 charitable organization on behalf of the company
  • Onsite fitness facility
  • Hourly : $24 - $28 per hour based on experience
  • Weekly pay
  • This is an onsite position located at our facility on the southwest side of Indianapolis, IN.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

    Creative Works is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

    Does this sound like a good fit for you?

    If so, please provide an introductory letter to us to help us better understand who you are and why you would like to join our team as well as a resume. Thank you!

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    The pay range for this role is :

    24 - 28 USD per hour (Creative Works)

    Salary : $24 - $28

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