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Columbia College Chicago —Chicago, IL
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Junior Quantitative Researcher - Prediction Markets
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SEASONAL Props Designer

Columbia College Chicago -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Part-time
$22.60 - $27.00 an hour

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Sourcing
Interpreting technical drawings
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Columbia College Chicago is an acclaimed undergraduate and graduate institution that provides a comprehensive education in the arts, communications, and public relations. We constantly aim to reach our full potential as an educational innovator, incubator of new creative practice and generator of real-world success for young creatives. We are in the heart of Chicago, across the street from historic Grant Park, and housed in some of the most iconic buildings in the South Loop.

Columbia College Chicago is a private urban institution of approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students, four-year College offering a distinctive curriculum that blends liberal arts, creative and media arts and business is currently searching for a(an) SEASONAL PROPS DESIGNER.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Seasonal Props Designer is responsible for acquisition, creation, maintenance, and strike of all rehearsal and show hand props, consumables, furniture props, and set dressing for four mainstage productions. The Props Designer collaborates closely with Directors, Scenic Designers, and Stage Managers on the artistic and logistical needs of the production. This position is also responsible for overseeing student props artisans and mentoring student props designers.

This is a seasonal, non-union part-time role. Hours will vary based on production schedule, not to exceed 950 hours per calendar year.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, source, build, alter and maintain all props and set dressing.
Attend design and production meetings, designer runs, technical rehearsals, preview performances, as scheduled by the Production Manager. Attend audition meetings and rehearsals as needed or requested by the Production Manager, Director, and/or Stage Manager.
Create and update props lists throughout production and rehearsal processes.
Acquire all props—pulling from CCC Theatre’s inventory, shopping, constructing, altering, renting, or borrowing as needed.
Coordinate transport and delivery of all items and the return of all rented or borrowed materials.
Oversee maintenance, repairs, and consumables replenishment throughout each run. Provide repair kits and train student crews in basic maintenance needs. Address major repairs or recurring issues directly.
Track props budgets reconcile all expenses accurate paperwork and itemized receipts.
Lead props strike, returns, and inventory restoration.
Foster a positive, collaborative, and creative work environment rooted in respect.
Perform other related duties and/or responsibilities as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in design or technical theatre
Minimum of three years’ experience in professional theatre.
Experience with props sourcing, fabrication, and alteration techniques, including carpentry, carving, molding, upholstery, painting, and sewing.
Experience supervising or mentoring students, interns, or early career professionals preferred.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong organizational and budget-management skills.
Comfort working at heights, in tight spaces, low light, near loud noises, and in dusty environments.
Excellent communication and creative problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate with individuals of varied personalities, skill levels, backgrounds, and neurodiversity.
Ability to work a variable schedule, including evenings and Saturdays as required.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
Ability to lift, push, pull, or otherwise maneuver independently up to 50lbs independently.

Position Minimum Hourly Rate: $22.60

Position Maximum Hourly Rate: $27.00

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including department budget.

At Columbia, we offer a rewarding work environment for our faculty and staff. We take pride in offering competitive benefits with affordable health, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; commuter benefit program, life, and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage; paid and unpaid leave options; work/life benefits; educational assistance programs; and retirement and financial planning benefits. Click here for more information.

We invite you to join our talented faculty and staff and become part of our collective aspiration to ensure Columbia prepares students for success in their creative fields through innovation, engagement, and real-world experiences.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Position subject to a background screening
This is a non-union position
This is a part-time position
This position is overtime eligible

Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Columbia College Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning civil rights. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Chicago

Job: Teaching Artist

Schedule: Part-time

Shift: Day Job

Job Type: Seasonal

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Travel: No

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