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Allied Maker

Craft Assembler

Glen Cove, NY · On-site

$17 - $20.50/hr

... stage of assembly. You'll work alongside a small team in a purpose-built shop floor where craft is ... Allied Maker is widely specified by leading architects and designers and continues to expand its ...

Stoke Space

Product Designer - Boltline

Kent, WA

$85K - $128K/yr

You'll gain deep insight into revolutionary manufacturing practices while crafting experiences that ... Help shape and expand our early-stage design system as the product grows Qualifications * Portfolio ...

Allied Maker

Craft Assembler

Glen Cove, NY

$32/hr

... stage of assembly. You'll work alongside a small team in a purpose-built shop floor where craft is ... Allied Maker is widely specified by leading architects and designers and continues to expand its ...

Design Humans™

Senior Product Designer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

... stage team building the next generation of mobile financial experiences. This role is ideal for a designer who understands how motion, micro-interactions, and visual craft make a product feel ...

Design Humans™

Senior Product Designer

San Jose, CA · On-site

... stage team building the next generation of mobile financial experiences. This role is ideal for a designer who understands how motion, micro-interactions, and visual craft make a product feel ...

Design Humans™

Senior Product Designer

Alameda, CA · On-site

... stage team building the next generation of mobile financial experiences. This role is ideal for a designer who understands how motion, micro-interactions, and visual craft make a product feel ...

Design Humans™

Senior Product Designer

Hayward, CA · On-site

... stage team building the next generation of mobile financial experiences. This role is ideal for a designer who understands how motion, micro-interactions, and visual craft make a product feel ...

Design Humans™

Senior Product Designer

Fremont, CA · On-site

... stage team building the next generation of mobile financial experiences. This role is ideal for a designer who understands how motion, micro-interactions, and visual craft make a product feel ...

Design Humans™

Senior Product Designer

Sonoma, CA · On-site

... stage team building the next generation of mobile financial experiences. This role is ideal for a designer who understands how motion, micro-interactions, and visual craft make a product feel ...

Design Humans™

Senior Product Designer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

... stage team building the next generation of mobile financial experiences. This role is ideal for a designer who understands how motion, micro-interactions, and visual craft make a product feel ...

Design Humans™

Senior Product Designer

Mundelein, IL · On-site

... stage team building the next generation of mobile financial experiences. This role is ideal for a designer who understands how motion, micro-interactions, and visual craft make a product feel ...

Allied Maker

Craft Assembler

Glen Cove, NY · On-site

$32/hr

... stage of assembly. You'll work alongside a small team in a purpose-built shop floor where craft is ... Allied Maker is widely specified by leading architects and designers and continues to expand its ...

Pairty

Product Designer

Miami, FL · On-site

$35K - $125K/yr

... stage products simultaneously, balancing speed with craft. What You'll Do * Design end-to-end user ... Background designing social, professional network, or community-driven products (Raya, LinkedIn ...

Ami

Consumer Mobile Product Designer

New York, NY · On-site

You'll craft experiences that feel effortless yet powerful, making complex technology simple and ... Early stage generous stock options (Pre Series-A) Top-tier VC backing (Founder's Fund, 8VC, more)

Ruxlo

Senior Product Designer

Manasquan, NJ · On-site

We're early-stage, backed by an experienced SaaS founder - this is a unique opportunity to help ... The Role As a Senior Product Designer, you own the craft of Ruxlo's product experience across ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for stage craft designer in the United States is $83,148.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Stage craft designers, also known as set or scenic designers, are professionals responsible for creating the visual environment of a theater, film, or television production. They design sets, props, and sometimes lighting to bring a script to life and support the director’s vision. Their work involves collaborating closely with directors, costume designers, and technical crews to ensure the physical space enhances the storytelling. Stage craft designers use artistic skills and technical knowledge to build realistic or imaginative settings within the constraints of the venue and budget.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a stage craft designer?

A Stage Craft Designer must have strong skills in set design, spatial visualization, and knowledge of theater production, often supported by a degree in theater arts or design. Familiarity with CAD software, lighting systems, and stage construction techniques is typically required. Creative problem-solving, collaboration, and effective communication help them translate artistic vision into practical, safe, and visually engaging stage environments. These skills are crucial for delivering impactful stage designs that enhance performances while meeting technical and safety requirements.

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Stage Craft Designers often encounter challenges such as adapting their designs to fit within budget constraints, meeting tight deadlines, and collaborating with directors and technical crews to ensure their vision is practical for live performance. They must also be prepared to make last-minute adjustments due to unforeseen issues like space limitations or safety concerns. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential to address these challenges while maintaining the artistic integrity of the production.

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Craft Assembler

Glen Cove, NY • On-site

Allied Maker
Specialized Design Services • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Allied Makerexternal

$17 - $20.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Allied Maker builds lighting by hand as a practice. Every fixture that leaves our facility has been touched, tested, and finished by a person who understood what they were making and why it mattered.

We're looking for someone who wants to be that person.

The Work

You'll assemble handcrafted lighting fixtures - pendants, sconces, chandeliers - from raw components to finished product. This is bench work. It requires patience, dexterity, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in making things correctly.

You'll read technical drawings, work with hand tools and precision instruments, and interpret assembly specifications. You'll handle components that have been finished by our metal finishing team and are expected to protect that work through every stage of assembly. You'll work alongside a small team in a purpose-built shop floor where craft is taken seriously.

As you develop, you'll take on more complex fixtures and contribute to how we refine our processes. There is a direct line between the quality of your work and the quality of what ships.

What We're Looking For
  • Some hands-on experience: woodworking, metalworking, electronics, auto, fabrication, or similar. We care more about your relationship to making things than your resume.
  • Fine motor precision and comfort working at a bench for extended periods
  • Ability to read and follow technical diagrams and assembly documentation
  • High personal standard for finished quality - you notice when something is off
  • Reliable, on-time, and self-directed once given clear instruction
  • Curiosity about materials, process, and how things work
Compensation & Benefits
  • Above-market hourly pay, reviewed as your skills grow
  • A real craft environment with varied, complex work
  • Direct exposure to the full lifecycle of a luxury manufactured product
  • A small team where your contribution is visible and valued
  • A company that is growing, with room to grow with it
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
  • On-site at Allied Maker Studio in Glen Cove, NY
  • Bench work in a purpose-built manufacturing environment
  • Requires fine motor dexterity and ability to work at a bench for extended periods
  • Closed-toe footwear required in shop areas
About Allied Maker

Allied Maker is an American design and manufacturing studio creating luxury-crafted lighting fixtures. Based in New York, each piece is made to order by a dedicated team of craftspeople, with a focus on authentic materials, refined form, and enduring quality.

The studio operates at the intersection of design, engineering, and manufacturing. Ryden Rizzo leads product design and form. Lanette Rizzo leads design direction, production, and client strategy. Together, they set a standard where design integrity, engineering, and performance are inseparable.

Allied Maker is widely specified by leading architects and designers and continues to expand its capabilities while maintaining a singular focus: deliver artisan-crafted, highly engineered, sophisticated yet simple lighting design solutions.

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