Temporary Production Assistant

Job Description:

Temporary Production Assistant (Show Setup)

Harper Group is seeking a reliable Temporary Production Assistant to support our Design Director and Visual Merchandising Manager during show setup. This role is hands‑on and fast‑paced, with a primary focus on preparing the physical show environment.

Design Director & Visual Merchandising Manager

Temporary – Show Setup Period: 1/28-1/31

2/3-2/4

$25/hour

• Assist with setup of displays, fixtures, product layouts, and signage.
• Help unpack, organize, and stage materials, props, and merchandise.
• Support the design and visual merchandising teams with on‑site tasks and adjustments.
• Maintain show area cleanliness and ensure all elements meet presentation standards.
• Handle light inventory organization, labeling, and replenishment as needed.
• Perform general production duties including lifting, moving, and arranging items.

• Prior experience in production, events, retail, or visual merchandising is a plus but not required.
• Experience reading planograms.
• Experience reading blueprints and layouts.
• Comfortable with physical work, including lifting and moving boxes/equipment.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to follow direction well.
• Positive attitude, reliable, and able to work efficiently in a fast‑moving environment.
• Prior experience setting up exhibits and/or tradeshow booths.
• Lifting various heavy items, up to 50lbs, throughout the day.