Props Associate - Weekends

Friday thru Sunday, hours 07:00-17:00 with Shift Pay Premium

eko is an innovative e-commerce startup dedicated to empowering brands to create, display, and optimize their video assets across digital platforms.

Thanks to our groundbreaking partnership with major retailers, and our ability to demonstrably increase e-commerce sales, we recently broke ground on a new facility focused on processing, capturing, and delivering data & media for millions of unique products annually.

Our first-of-its-kind facility will open in Northwest Arkansas this summer and scale to hundreds of employees by the end of 2025.

As we embark on our next phase of expansion, we are seeking visionary leaders who thrive in dynamic, “figure-it-out-as-we-go” environments and are eager to grow with us.

The Props Associate at the eko Capture Factory is a hands-on role supporting the creative and production teams with prop organization, styling prep, and on-set execution.

Reporting to the Props Manager and working closely with the Props Lead, this role ensures all props are production-ready, visually aligned with client expectations, and effectively support storytelling.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, creative, and dependable team player who thrives in a fast-paced studio environment. You’ll collaborate across creative, operations, and client teams to deliver polished, on-brand sets for every shoot.

What you will do:

• Assist with prop inventory and ensure styling readiness for daily shoot schedules, including labeling, storage, replenishment and organization. 
• Help maintain and update prop inventory system, including check-in/check-out and condition tracking
• Collaborate closely with stylists, creative directors, and production teams to ensure the right props are prepped and styled per shoot guidelines
• Help with the on-the-floor prop area, supporting creative teams throughout shifts to ensure prop organization, quality, and availability to meet standards and production schedules.
• Assist with prop pulls, returns, and storage throughout the production lifecycle
• Prep prop kits and style boards ahead of shoots
• Collaborate with Account Operations to avoid brand conflicts or prop issues (e.g., retailer competitor products)
• Organize and label prop storage to maximize access, visual quality, and category reusability 
• Handle props with care and follow all safety protocols for specialty or breakable items
• Maintain clean, efficient prop areas and scalable prop check-in/check-out systems

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in props, styling, set design, or visual merchandising (studio, agency, or brand-side)
• Experience in theater, film, TV, or live events preferred; internships/coursework welcome
• Highly organized with strong visual sensibility and attention to detail
• Strong communicator who collaborates well across teams
• Skilled in managing, rotating, and tracking physical inventory
• Able to juggle multiple shoots and shifting priorities in a fast-paced studio
• Passionate about high-volume creative work and hands-on execution
• Comfortable lifting and moving materials up to 40 lbs
• On-site availability required on the weekends in Northwest Arkansas

Our ideal candidate will be:

• Resourceful, creative, and calm under pressure
• Excellent collaborator and communicator, especially cross-functionally with creative and production teams
• Takes ownership and pride in their work, with strong visual instincts and a hands-on attitude
• Able to see both the big picture of brand consistency and the smallest detail of on-set styling
• Excited to be part of a growing studio team that moves quickly and values both design and execution

Why Join Us?

• Be part of something groundbreaking. This is an unparalleled opportunity to build the prop management function for a cutting-edge robotics studio at the forefront of innovation.
• Hyper-growth environment. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping a company that is scaling at an exceptional pace.

Benefits

• Premium health, dental and vision insurance
• Mental Health and Wellness Resources
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays 
• PTO
• 3/10 work schedule
• Shift Pay Premium

Note: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

This position pays a 15% weekend shift premium, with an hourly rate starting at $35.65, with the final rate based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, and location.  In addition, this position will be eligible to work an additional weekend shift on a voluntary basis, based on business needs.  All hourly rates meet or exceed applicable state and federal minimum wage laws. This position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

eko is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe our strength lies in the diversity of our people. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that respects and celebrates individual backgrounds, perspectives, and contributions. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.