Small Prop Master

We are looking for a Small Prop Master to be the newest addition of our team. TCShadowlight has a fantastic company culture that offers monthly and quarterly events for employees, and most of us consider TCShadowlight to be our "home" when speaking about our career. We are not just a company, but a family. TC is a very unique place to work that is considered to be a hidden gem here in Lancaster County. We work with large name clients all over the world and we all genuinely love what we do and showing our creativity and passion through our work with clients. We'd love for you to consider working for us! 

Location: Leola, PA
Full-Time
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

•    Responsible for overseeing safe prop usage and safety of props
•    Organize and catalogue prop inventory
•    Acquire, replace and/or fix damaged props as needed and directed
•    Work collectively with department team members to pull props and prepare sets for upcoming shoots
•    Run errands such as flower pick up or prop shopping
•    Prop handling: pull, clean, de-prop and put away small props and soft goods
•    Strictly follow organization directives for prop storage and suggest improvements as needed to ensure prop integrity
•    Iron and perform soft material prep
•    Maintains the storage and inventory of all small props, prop room, prop kitchen, food stylist kitchen, plants/planters, and art storage area
•    Cleaning of sets, props, prop refrigerators and floral refrigerator. Keep prop rooms clean and in order
•    Organization and cleaning of plant room
•    Work under guidance of Large Prop Master to maintain light and furniture inventory
•    Performs duties in compliance with established department policies and procedures to ensure consistent application
•    Maintain a team player and positive attitude and help other departments as needed
•    Organize props and art at sets while keeping clear pathways surrounding racks where prop carts are stored as well as pathways and shelves in the prop room. Props carts must be de-propped within 48 hours. Items must have a designated home, if there is no space you must create a home using organizational standards. All purged items must be approved by Art Director 
•    Must be aware and stay current with style trends in interior and exterior design techniques as well as fashion design trends. This encompasses savvy coordination of products with props for a shoot
•    Understand deadlines and timelines and work with team members to ensure we are meeting our clients expectations
•    Communicate effectively with team members
•    Work with and maintain project management software as needed.
•    Make recommendations for capital expenditures that will improve quality, creativity, efficiency, and profitability of our deliverables
•    Practices self-development; Demonstrates ongoing learning and self-development
•    Attentive to detail, take initiative, and demonstrate flexibility
•    Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

COMPETENCIES
•    Ability to continuously engage in department needs while maintaining productivity 
•    Ability to stay organized, attention to detail, and maintain the upmost professionalism while face to face with our customers
•    Knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, and punctuation
•    Ability to skillfully operate computers; possess skilled typing ability and accuracy as well as knowledge of personal computers, hardware, software, and related applications and systems
•    Ability to follow complex instructions
•    Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations occurring due to workloads and/or deadlines
•    Ability to communicate effectively
•    Ability to determine work priorities
•    Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently
•    Ability to work in a low-light setting at times

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
•    Minimum education: High School Diploma or equivalent
•    Professional experience related to department: 1 year preferred
•    Knowledge and expertise in professional studio setting preferred
•    Must have outstanding verbal and written communication skills 
•    Conscientious work habits and superior attention to detail 
•    Excellent interpersonal skills
•    Excellent organizational skills 
•    Excellent project/time management skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described below must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
•    Dexterity is mandatory as this job requires frequent use of hands and fingers
•    Will be required to walk, reach with hands and arms, push items overhead, occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
•    Will be required to talk, hear, and see
•    Ability to lift and move up to 15lbs independently
•    Ability to climb stairs/ladders
•    Ability to lift items weighing approximately 50lbs independently or with assistance
•    Ability to perform basic math calculations
•    Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
•    Ability to differentiate between colors
•    Ability to operate general office equipment (fax machine, photocopier, computer printer) stationed between 3 & 4 feet high
•    Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
•    Ability to comprehend and apply complex information
•    Maintain attendance according to company policy


TC Shadowlight offers competitive pay for this position, full benefit package including paid time off, paid sick leave, benefits, 401K matching, and more.