Scenic Head of Department
Posted 6 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Scenic Head of Department (Freelance)”
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- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Remote
- Contract
- Freelance
No salary listed for this role.
Hey there!
We’re Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment.
Our mission? To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach, we’re revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment.
Every month, our platform inspires over 300 million people in +55 countries (and counting) to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology, helping them scale, innovate, and enhance their events to reach new audiences.
Our results? We’ve teamed up with major industry leaders like Netflix, F.C. Barcelona, and Primavera Sound, presented international award-winning experiences, and are backed by several leading global investors! Impressive, right?
To achieve our mission, we are looking for bar-raisers with a hands-on mindset who are eager to help shape the future of entertainment!
Ready to be part of the experience?
Now, let’s discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fever’s mission.
Scenic Head of Department (HoD)
Westchester, New York | Temporary, Project-Based
Duration: Late Summer/Fall 2026 & Early January 2027
Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Scenic HoD to join our dynamic team for an exciting outdoor Intellectual Property (IP) event taking place in Westchester, NY, during the fall of 2026. This temporary role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the creation of a captivating and immersive experience from the ground up. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the onsite installation of props and scenic elements, working outdoors for an extended period.
Timeline: The first two weeks are remote, covering onboarding and purchasing. On-site duration includes up to 5 weeks for load-in and up to 2 weeks for load-out.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Production
- Develop and Implement installation of all props and scenic elements.
- Work with the global scenic HoD and the local production manager to define a props load-in schedule that aligns with other onsite teams such as Rigging, LX, and general hands.
- Build a consumables list with approval from the global scenic HoD to ensure all required kits and dressing materials (blacks, camo, kits) are collated for local teams to procure and install.
- Advising alongside the producer, production manager and global scenic HoD on local props staff.
- Interpret the design intent and make practical decisions to ensure the scene is built correctly, meets technical requirements, and stays on schedule.