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Assistant, Scenic Fabrication

Miami, FL

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

The Assistant, Scenic Fabrication is responsible for supporting the administrative, scheduling, and ... Ensures schedules reflect all phases of work, including design, fabrication, delivery, and ...

Assistant, Scenic Fabrication

Miami, FL · On-site

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

The Assistant, Scenic Fabrication is responsible for supporting the administrative, scheduling, and ... Ensures schedules reflect all phases of work, including design, fabrication, delivery, and signoff.

Assistant, Scenic Fabrication

Miami, FL

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

The Assistant, Scenic Fabrication is responsible for supporting the administrative, scheduling, and ... Ensures schedules reflect all phases of work, including design, fabrication, delivery, and ...

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How much do assistant scenic design jobs pay per hour?

As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant scenic design in the United States is $27.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Assistant Scenic Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Scenic Designer, you need a solid foundation in design principles, set construction techniques, and a relevant degree or coursework in theater design. Familiarity with drafting software like AutoCAD or Vectorworks, as well as model-making and rendering tools, is typically required. Strong communication, collaboration, and time management skills help you effectively support the lead designer and coordinate with production teams. These skills ensure seamless execution of creative visions and efficient workflow in fast-paced theatrical environments.

What are some common challenges faced by Assistant Scenic Designers during a theater production, and how can they be addressed?

Assistant Scenic Designers often face challenges such as tight deadlines, frequent design changes, and coordinating with multiple departments like lighting, props, and costume teams. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are critical to managing these demands. Being proactive in problem-solving and staying flexible when priorities shift can help ensure that the production stays on schedule and meets the designer's vision. Building solid relationships with the rest of the creative team also contributes to smoother collaboration and successful outcomes.

What is an Assistant Scenic Designer?

An Assistant Scenic Designer is a theater professional who supports the lead Scenic Designer in creating and executing the visual look of a stage production. Their responsibilities often include researching visual references, drafting plans, sourcing materials, helping construct or paint scenery, and ensuring design elements are realized according to the designer's vision. They collaborate closely with the scenic designer, technical director, and other members of the production team to bring the set designs to life. This role requires creativity, technical drafting skills, and strong organizational abilities.

What is the difference between Assistant Scenic Design vs Scenic Designer?

AspectAssistant Scenic DesignScenic Designer
CredentialsRelevant education, portfolio, sometimes internshipsAdvanced education, extensive portfolio, professional experience
Work EnvironmentSupport role in theater, film, or TV productionsLead role in designing scenic elements for productions
Employer & Industry UsageTheater companies, production houses, film studiosTheater companies, production studios, freelance projects
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level or support roles in scenic designUnderstanding lead or senior scenic design roles

Assistant Scenic Design typically involves supporting the scenic designer by preparing drawings, researching, and assisting with the creation of scenic elements. Scenic Designers are responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and overseeing the entire scenic aspect of a production. The assistant role is a stepping stone to becoming a full scenic designer, requiring similar credentials but with less responsibility and experience.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Scenic Design job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 92% In-person, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,008 per year, or $27.4 per hour.
Scenic Design Project Coordinator

Scenic Design Project Coordinator

QVC

West Chester, PA

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago


QVC rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Working at QVC Group means joining a live social shopping company with incredible teams, ambitious projects and amazing careers. QVC Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands - QVC, HSN, Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill and Grandin Road.

Reporting to the Sr. Construction Project Manager, the Associate Scenic Construction Project Manager plays a vital supporting role in QVC US scenic design projects of varying size and complexity. This position assists throughout the project lifecycle, from initiation and planning through design, execution, installation and monitoring, helping to ensure projects progress smoothly through Legal review and approval to final closure.

The Coordinator contributes to QVC's Brand Scenic & Experiential development efforts, collaborating with teams across QVC's brands to help bring creative visions to life. You will work under the guidance of the Sr. Construction Project Manager, assisting with project documentation, scheduling, and resource tracking to maintain accuracy and timeliness. You'll collaborate with Content Production teams and team members to help scope, plan, and execute project tasks, supporting the achievement of key milestones and helping projects stay on schedule and within budget.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the management of scenic installation projects from inception to completion within defined deadlines, scope and budgetary requirements to achieve intended project results.
  • Monitor Content Production scenic build/strike schedules and check in with all content teams to ensure support is adequate, assisting as needed.
  • Review scenic designs and generate technical drafting, documentation and execution files as needed under direction from the Sr SCPM.
  • Assist in the collection of client requirements and project deliverables for each scenic project.
  • Promote smooth workflow and communication between requestors and team through execution of projects, including scenic design, messaging, print, photography, video, multimedia, and environmental.
  • Track projects and regularly communicates status updates with stakeholders. Leverages and maintains a variety of internal tools for project management, workflow and project delivery.
  • Regularly meets with internal production teams and external vendors as need to complete projects.
  • Assist in sourcing materials, contractors, and vendors as needed to execute scenic design deliverables when internal resources are unavailable or insufficient.
  • Assist in the installation and fabrication of scenic assets as needed to ensure successful project completion.
  • Monitor scenic installations during productions to maintain design parameters and intended functionality.
  • Help oversee onsite installation crews for larger projects with Sr. Scenic Construction Project Manager.
  • Helps create project folders, work requests, and business requirement documentation, as needed. Ensures project deliverables are reviewed by appropriate stakeholders for compliance and legal approval.
  • Responsible to maintain, strengthen and continue to grow relationships with all business partners, execution teams, and all levels of leadership across the organization.
  • Ongoing focus on self-development and continuous improvement leveraging internal and external tools for continued exploration, growth and learning.

Qualifications:

  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to plan and manage simultaneous projects varying in size and complexity;
  • Understanding of the scenic build & creative process with the ability to define scope, plan, monitor and report progress as well as drive deadlines and identify risks
  • Identify resources necessary to execute projects and elevate requests when gaps are identified.
  • High degree of interpersonal, and communication (verbal and written) skills with the ability to build productive relationships with teams, clients and external contacts.
  • Strong quantitative/analytical skills, problem-solving, negotiation and organizational skills with a clear focus under pressure.
  • Resourceful, action-orientated with the ability to get things done by managing risks / issues, overcome obstacles and develop creative solutions to problems

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Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you'll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts! In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits.

QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at workwithus@qvcgrp.com for assistance.

If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.


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