Junior Show Props Technician

Position Overview

Work Location and Schedule

• The position is based at Crazy Horse Paris: The Dubai Edition in Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE.
• The role is full-time and operates five days per week according to the production schedule.
• Evening, weekend, and public-holiday work may be required.
• The role involves extended standing and lifting or moving props and technical equipment.

Salary

• Salary is AED 5,000 per month, all-inclusive, including accommodation or housing and transportation.

Show and Props Operations

• Prepare, inspect, preset, strike, and reset props for rehearsals and performances.
• Position, move, operate, and remove props safely and discreetly during live performances.
• Complete pre-show and post-show checks and confirm assigned props are performance-ready.
• Support technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, daily performances, special events, and corporate shows.
• Follow show cues, backstage routes, and changeover procedures, and report missing or unsafe props immediately.

Maintenance, Storage, and Inventory

• Assist with cleaning, maintenance, repair, basic fabrication, painting, carpentry, mechanical repairs, and touch-ups.
• Maintain tools, equipment, materials, spare parts, and consumables.
• Return props to storage and keep prop tables, workshops, storage areas, and backstage spaces organized.
• Maintain accurate inventories and correctly label, protect, pack, transport, and store specialty items.

Safety and Teamwork

• Follow production safety procedures, risk assessments, and backstage protocols.
• Handle props, tools, chemicals, and technical equipment safely and responsibly.
• Work collaboratively with props, stage, wardrobe, technical, and artistic teams.
• Maintain silence, concentration, and professional backstage conduct during performances.
• Participate in technical training, emergency procedures, and production briefings.

Candidate Requirements

• Basic hands-on ability with tools, repairs, painting, carpentry, or general maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to repeat tasks consistently.
• Ability to follow instructions, cue sheets, and backstage procedures accurately.
• Willingness to learn theatrical prop preparation, operation, and maintenance.
• Ability to remain calm and focused during live performances.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, move, and position props safely.
• Basic spoken English is required; additional languages are an advantage.
• Previous experience in theatre, live entertainment, events, workshops, carpentry, fabrication, or a related environment is preferred.