Prop and Set Fabrication Lead

MrBeast is searching for a skilled and experienced individual to join our art department as a Team Set Construction Lead. 

This individual will be responsible for supervising and coordinating on and off-site set construction activities through the creation of required props and built environments for their assigned videos. This individual will collaborate with members of our production, camera, and creative departments to provide cost and time estimates, feasibility studies and ensure all sets meet safety standards. 

To be successful as a Team Lead, you should be able to delegate tasks, make decisions under pressure, and provide clear instructions to crews of subcontractors. You should also be able to collaborate with different departments and stay motivated while working long hours. Outstanding candidates have a keen eye for detail, strong creative vision, and the ability to maturely process criticism.

Responsibilities:

• Providing cost estimates
• Supervising set construction timeline and communicating it to crews and vendors
• Understanding production notes/specifications and collaborating with the Set Architect to design the layout and look of the set and props
• Delegating tasks, developing time schedules, and ordering required materials for builds
• Managing construction efforts on one or more projects which can be large and complex
• Researching specific design details and incorporating these into the set
• Producing mockups for the director’s approval and implementing changes as required
• Performing quality assurance on all aspects of the set
• Performing day-to-day decision making for construction activities within scope
• Knowing when to elevate issues requiring executive leadership direction
• Acting as point of contact to all construction vendors and contractors on a daily basis
• Briefing crew and cast on set safety and also explaining how the set operates
• Daily progress reports and check-ins with Set Architect

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of outside job related experience in any of the following areas:
  • Commercial/Residential Construction Management
  • Fabrication Specialist (ability to work with variety of materials)
  • Large Scale Set Design/Construction
  • Custom Carpentry
  • Jobsite Foreman
• Ability to lead a project team
• Ability to manage through conflict, complexity and to problem-solve issues to resolution
• Ability to direct, adapt to change, establish relationships, collaborate, build consensus and anticipate roadblocks
• Excellent creative intelligence and exemplary time and stress management skills
• Must be able to commit and be flexible on long hours
• A good eye for detail (creative and analytical) and the ability to generate many ideas
• Strong team mindset is key

Candidates must possess and conduct themselves with the highest level of respect and professionalism. Project environment is extremely diverse and requires a strong depth of character & social excellence. Projects are highly dynamic and ever-changing coupled with required daily interface.