Event Drapery Specialist and Department Lead
$41,600–$54,080 year
On-sitePhoenix, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Lead the installation and strike of professional event draping for weddings, corporate events, galas, and conferences by building pipe-and-drape systems, steaming fabric, and solving difficult onsite challenges. Provide clear direction to setup crews while taking ownership of the drape department's organization, readiness, and standards, including managing table linen inventory and coordinating cleaning and replacements. Train less-experienced team members on proper techniques and equipment handling to build greater capability across the group. Maintain accurate inventory counts, prepare staging for upcoming projects, and establish department standards for quality control and equipment care. Support warehouse operations and field execution across weekdays, evenings, weekends, and early mornings as the event calendar demands.
Required Qualifications
- Professional experience installing event draping, pipe and drape, or similar temporary event environments
- Ability to confidently lead a drape installation and crew from load-in through completion
- Strong understanding of pipe-and-drape systems and professional drape installation techniques
- Excellent attention to visual detail and presentation
- Comfortable working from ladders and at height
- Strong work ethic, physical stamina, and ability to safely lift and move event equipment
- Strong leadership and communication skills under fast-paced event conditions
- Ability to read measurements, event diagrams, floor plans, and project instructions
- Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company insurance requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with wedding, corporate, hospitality, or large-scale event draping
- Experience with specialty drape treatments, swags, backdrops, ceiling treatments, or custom installations
- Experience working with table linens or managing linen inventory
- Background in event design, decor, floral, linens, staging, or event rental operations
- Experience leading setup crews or training other event professionals
- Warehouse inventory, equipment maintenance, or department organization experience
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