Fabric and Craft Artisan/Stitcher

DESCRIPTION

This is a Full Time - Permanent Position using a Theatrical Skill Set in the Event Industry

About Us:

Exclusive Events, Inc. is an Event Design and Technical Production Company that fabricates sets and furniture pieces for all social and corporate events. Exclusive Events, Inc. employs technicians familiar with theater lighting, carpenters, scenic artists, craft and fabric artisans, and event designers on a full-time basis. Exclusive Events, Inc.'s fabrication shop and warehouse are located in the suburbs of St. Louis, MO. Traveling nationwide for the installation and removal of our designed events is occasionally expected.

Department Hiring:

Fabrics Assistant:

Duties and skills for Fabrics Assistant:

Create drape (panels, custom fabric props such as awnings, pillows, etc) in accordance with design. Including: measuring, cutting, and sewing fabric.

Maintain drape: laundering, ironing, folding, etc.

Maintain the quality and cleanliness of fabric inventory

Maintain an accurate record of fabric inventory

Communicate with other departments to ensure all events are accurate and on time with the event schedule

Communicate with others in your assigned department to work actively as a team.

Maintain a clean and organized shop area

Create and collaborate on soft goods constructions, whether on fabric, props, or specialty items.

Help set up and take down events as assigned- Please see sample event installation schedules.

Skills

Proficient in machine sewing: domestic, industrial, serger, and hand sewing techniques.

Ability to manage multiple overlapping projects

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Critical thinking skills and the ability to adapt to ever-changing and evolving events

Knowledge of construction techniques and use of materials, linings, and interfacings in the creation of fabric props and pieces.

Musts:

Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types

Attention to detail

Positive Attitude

Other duties as assigned

**This position collaborates and works hand in hand with the Fabrics Manager. Set up and removal of events is required on event location, therefore basic knowledge of Theater Tech is helpful but not required.

Requirements:

Applicant must hold a valid driver’s license.

Applicant must undergo a criminal background and drug test before employment.

* comfortableness driving a box truck or a willingness to learn.

Schedule:

There is no typical day, as each day can bring a new event and a new approach. However, there are consistent requirements during the week.

Tuesday through Friday will be working in the Fabric Shop.

Saturday involves loading in all rental items (bars, furniture, stages, drapes, etc.) and installing a curated design. The venue can be a hotel ballroom, a banquet hall, an outdoor tent, or many other on-site event locations. If all goes well, the event load-in is completed by 3 pm, and there is a break for the day. A return would be between 10:30 pm and midnight to unload and strike the event into the trucks. Every effort is taken to remove events the next day. Two days a week off is the norm.

The year will present our high season and low season. The low season is January to April, where hours are generally Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. The high season is May through December, where hours are usually Tuesday through Saturday from 8 am to 5-6 pm, and intense flexibility is needed for events that will happen mid-week or Sunday during this busy time of year.

Ideal Candidate:

We are merely looking for a teachable, motivated, hardworking, self-sufficient, team player, and a pleasant individual to join our team. If you have technical theater skills, that would be a plus, but not a deal-breaker. No college degree is required. Reliable, consistent transportation is required. Hours will vary, therefore, personal transportation is mandatory.

Benefits:

Pay begins at 21.00 with periodic pay increases based on merit. Time and a half for all hours over 40 in a week is paid. Room to advance. Paid time off (PTO). Health and dental insurance is offered upon the start date. Frequent company meals are provided. After one year of employment, a 401K retirement plan is available.

*The ideal applicant will be willing to grow with the position, have a flexible schedule, be adaptable to change, available to travel, and have a positive, upbeat attitude. A great deal of time has been made to cultivate a positive and pleasant working team environment. If an applicant has a negative outlook, does not desire to be a team player, cannot adapt to a change in plan, or generally is unmotivated, this position is not the right fit. Drug and background testing are administered and required.

FAQs: Relocation expenses are not reimbursed; however, suggestions for housing is readily given.

SALARY

$21.00 – $21.00 per hour

• NON-UNION