General Laborer

Required Skills & Experience

Experience using common hand tools and power tools Basic fabrication, set construction, rigging, and installation knowledge Mechanically inclined with strong hands-on problem-solving skills Comfortable performing physical labor, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and moving equipment/materials Strong communication skills, including written and electronic communication Strong organization and attention to detail Able to follow detailed instructions and work independently or with a team Comfortable working in studios, warehouses, active production environments, and event venues Dependable, punctual, and safety-conscious Flexible schedule and willingness to travel as production needs require Able to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced production environment

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Photography or photo studio production experience Film/video production experience Event installation or event production experience Scenic fabrication or related trade experience Familiarity with staging systems, production equipment, set materials, and rigging hardware Warehouse and material-handling experience Truck loading/unloading experience Basic carpentry, painting, finishing, or general fabrication experience

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a General Labor / Production Support Specialist for a top retail client in Minneapolis. This candidate will provide hands-on support across photography, video production, event installations, scenic/set work, and warehouse operations. The ideal candidate enjoys working with their hands, is mechanically inclined, and is comfortable using tools to build, install, move, and break down production elements. This is a great opportunity for someone with general labor, production, events, warehouse, carpentry, fabrication, or similar hands-on experience who wants exposure to a fast-paced creative production environment.

Day-to-Day:

Provide hands-on support for photography shoots, video productions, and event installations Build, assemble, modify, install, and break down sets and scenic elements Assist with light fabrication, basic carpentry, painting, finishing, and general assembly Use hand tools, power tools, and basic shop equipment Assist with rigging, mounting, securing, and positioning equipment, props, and scenic elements Load and unload trucks, trailers, and production vehicles Support warehouse operations, inventory organization, material handling, and equipment preparation Assist with onsite production setups, event installations, tear-downs, and strikes Safely transport and store production equipment and materials Maintain clean, organized, and safe studios, shops, warehouses, and production locations Collaborate with photographers, videographers, producers, designers, fabricators, and installation teams Travel to off-site productions and events as needed, including occasional overnight travel