Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Facilities Manager Needed!

Puppet Heap is seeking a facilities manager who can provide leadership and coordination in building maintenance and safety, inventory management, vendor/supplier relations, and equipment upkeep.

Duties include:

- Maintaining continuous operation of all building systems, including: fire/life safety, mechanical, electrical, lighting, temperature controls systems, and alarm systems.
- Overseeing build-out, renovation, or construction performed by contractors.
- Repairing and maintaining tools and equipment.
- Arranging equipment in the shop to maximize employee efficiency.
- Evaluating and initiating energy efficiency programs.
- Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Reports to coordinator.

E-mail your resume to Jeff@puppetheap.com

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Costumers, Puppet & Prop Builders, and Interns Wanted as of Fall 2010

Puppet Builders:
Puppet Heap is seeking experienced puppet builders to assist in our puppet design and fabrication workshop.

Interested applicants should send 3-5 images of your best work and a current resume.

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Prop Builders:
Puppet Heap is seeking experienced prop builders to assist in our puppet design and fabrication workshop.

Skills should include:
History of building realistic miniature props for television & film
Casting & molding
Attention to detail a must.
Positive attitude.
Previous experience with prop building for puppetry a plus!

Interested applicants should send 3-5 images of your best work and a current resume.

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Costumers:
Puppet Heap is seeking experienced costumers to assist in our puppet design and fabrication workshop.

Skills should include:
Pattern-making
Dye & surface decoration
Tailoring
Excellent Stitching skills
Previous experience with costuming for puppetry a plus!

Interested applicants should send 3-5 images of your best work and a current resume.

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General Interns:
Puppet Heap is seeking highly skilled interns to assist in our puppet fabrication and design workshop.

Applicants should be skilled in one or more of the following areas:

Sculpting
Molding & casting
Painting 3-D objects
Sewing (hand & machine)
Draping
Patterning

Intern responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Assisting master builders in the building of puppets
Assisting the costume dept w/ basic repairs and builds
General shop maintenance (taking out the trash, sweeping, building shelves)
Assisting with production ship outs

Interested applicants should send 3-5 images of your best work and a current resume.

This is a non-paid internship.
$25/day transportation stipend provided.

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Marketing Intern:
Puppet Heap is seeking highly skilled interns to assist in the marketing dept of our puppet fabrication/design/production workshop.

If you are interested in exploring the world of marketing puppets to television, film, and advertising companies, I would encourage you to consider this internship.

Intern responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Assist with online guerilla marketing efforts and outreach
Write and develop content for press kits
Conduct online research to facilitate marketing strategies
Maintain marketing materials
Run the occasional errand

Interested applicants should submit a writing sample, a current resume, and any examples of previous marketing achievements.

This is a non-paid internship.
$25/day transportation stipend provided.

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Shop hours are 10a-7p (Mon-Fri), and interns are asked to fulfill one full day of work per week.

All interested applicants should contact Jeff@puppetheap.com


For more information on Puppet Heap, visit our website.

Friday, July 9, 2010

Puppet Builders Wanted

Puppet Heap is seeking experienced puppet builders to assist in our puppet design and fabrication workshop.

Seasoned Puppet Builders with professional experience only please.

Interested applicants should send 3-5 images of your best work and a current resume to jeff@puppetheap.com

Costumers/Stitchers Wanted

Puppet Heap is seeking experienced costumers to assist in our puppet design and fabrication workshop.

Skills should include:
Pattern-making
Dye & surface decoration
Tailoring
Excellent Stitching skills
Previous experience with costuming for puppetry a plus!

Interested applicants should send 3-5 images of your best work and a current resume to jeff@puppetheap.com

Puppet Heap Seeking Prop Builders

Puppet Heap is seeking experienced prop builders to assist in our puppet design and fabrication workshop.

Skills should include:
History of building realistic miniature props for television & film
Casting & molding
Attention to detail a must.
Positive attitude.
Previous experience with prop building for puppetry a plus!

Interested applicants should send 3-5 images of your best work and a current resume to jeff@puppetheap.com