Posted 39 minutes ago
Closes 5 Jan 2027
Job Description
The Senior Prop Maker is responsible for the high-quality manufacture and assembly of bespoke special builds, 2D/3D props, experiential installations and associated structures. As a senior member of the production team, the role requires a high degree of skill, productivity, independence and personal responsibility. Senior Fabricators are expected not only to produce work to a high standard, but to help drive jobs forward, identify problems early and support less experienced members of the workshop team.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacture and assemble bespoke props, structures and special-build elements from drawings, visuals and project briefs.
Work confidently across materials and processes relevant to Creative SD's production, including timber, sheet materials, plastics, metals, foams, composites, adhesives, coatings and finishing systems.
Deliver consistently high-quality fabrication and finishing appropriate to client-facing advertising and experiential projects.
Work efficiently and maintain an appropriate senior-level work rate throughout the working day.
Complete allocated work within agreed production times and project deadlines.
Take ownership of allocated tasks rather than requiring continual supervision or prompting.
Identify potential production, quality or timing issues early and communicate these immediately to the Workshop Supervisor or Head of Production.
Check work throughout fabrication rather than relying on issues being identified at the end of production.
Minimise mistakes, avoidable rework and material wastage.
Interpret drawings, measurements, models and visual references accurately.
Suggest practical fabrication solutions where designs require development or adaptation.
Assist with prototypes, test builds and development of new fabrication methods where required.
Maintain an organised, safe and productive working environment.
Follow company health & safety procedures and use machinery, tools and materials responsibly.
Support junior fabricators and other members of the production team when appropriate.
Assist with loading, preparation, installation and de-rig of projects where required.
Senior-Level Expectations A Senior Fabricator is expected to operate at a noticeably higher level than a junior or developing fabricator. This means demonstrating:
Productivity – maintaining a strong and consistent work rate and understanding the commercial importance of completing work within allocated production hours.
Quality – producing work to a consistently high standard with minimal supervision, mistakes or rework.
Reliability – completing agreed tasks and milestones when promised and raising concerns before deadlines are missed.
Ownership – taking responsibility for a job or element of a job from instruction through to completion. Initiative – identifying what needs doing next and progressing work without waiting continually for instruction.
Problem solving – proposing practical solutions to fabrication challenges rather than simply identifying problems.
Communication – keeping the Workshop Supervisor and Head of Production informed about progress, problems and likely delays.
Team contribution – helping maintain momentum across the workshop and supporting less experienced colleagues when appropriate.
Attitude and professionalism – demonstrating a constructive, engaged and professional approach to work, colleagues and company projects.
Performance Standards Performance will be assessed against:
Quality and accuracy of completed work
Productivity and work rate
Achievement of production deadlines
Amount of avoidable rework
Ability to work independently
Ownership of allocated work
Communication of progress and problems
Problem-solving and initiative
Safe and responsible working practices
Contribution to the wider production team
Skills & Experience The role requires substantial practical fabrication experience and the ability to demonstrate a high standard of craftsmanship across multiple materials and processes. The successful Senior Fabricator should be comfortable working in a fast-moving, deadline-driven production environment where projects are often bespoke and require practical problem-solving rather than repetitive manufacturing. They should be capable of taking a project from a drawing, model or creative concept through fabrication, assembly and finishing with limited supervision.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacture and assemble bespoke props, structures and special-build elements from drawings, visuals and project briefs.
Work confidently across materials and processes relevant to Creative SD's production, including timber, sheet materials, plastics, metals, foams, composites, adhesives, coatings and finishing systems.
Deliver consistently high-quality fabrication and finishing appropriate to client-facing advertising and experiential projects.
Work efficiently and maintain an appropriate senior-level work rate throughout the working day.
Complete allocated work within agreed production times and project deadlines.
Take ownership of allocated tasks rather than requiring continual supervision or prompting.
Identify potential production, quality or timing issues early and communicate these immediately to the Workshop Supervisor or Head of Production.
Check work throughout fabrication rather than relying on issues being identified at the end of production.
Minimise mistakes, avoidable rework and material wastage.
Interpret drawings, measurements, models and visual references accurately.
Suggest practical fabrication solutions where designs require development or adaptation.
Assist with prototypes, test builds and development of new fabrication methods where required.
Maintain an organised, safe and productive working environment.
Follow company health & safety procedures and use machinery, tools and materials responsibly.
Support junior fabricators and other members of the production team when appropriate.
Assist with loading, preparation, installation and de-rig of projects where required.
Senior-Level Expectations A Senior Fabricator is expected to operate at a noticeably higher level than a junior or developing fabricator. This means demonstrating:
Productivity – maintaining a strong and consistent work rate and understanding the commercial importance of completing work within allocated production hours.
Quality – producing work to a consistently high standard with minimal supervision, mistakes or rework.
Reliability – completing agreed tasks and milestones when promised and raising concerns before deadlines are missed.
Ownership – taking responsibility for a job or element of a job from instruction through to completion. Initiative – identifying what needs doing next and progressing work without waiting continually for instruction.
Problem solving – proposing practical solutions to fabrication challenges rather than simply identifying problems.
Communication – keeping the Workshop Supervisor and Head of Production informed about progress, problems and likely delays.
Team contribution – helping maintain momentum across the workshop and supporting less experienced colleagues when appropriate.
Attitude and professionalism – demonstrating a constructive, engaged and professional approach to work, colleagues and company projects.
Performance Standards Performance will be assessed against:
Quality and accuracy of completed work
Productivity and work rate
Achievement of production deadlines
Amount of avoidable rework
Ability to work independently
Ownership of allocated work
Communication of progress and problems
Problem-solving and initiative
Safe and responsible working practices
Contribution to the wider production team
Skills & Experience The role requires substantial practical fabrication experience and the ability to demonstrate a high standard of craftsmanship across multiple materials and processes. The successful Senior Fabricator should be comfortable working in a fast-moving, deadline-driven production environment where projects are often bespoke and require practical problem-solving rather than repetitive manufacturing. They should be capable of taking a project from a drawing, model or creative concept through fabrication, assembly and finishing with limited supervision.