Prop Lead - Nights

Monday thru Thursday, hours 18:00-04:00, with Shift Pay Premium

eko is an innovative e-commerce startup dedicated to empowering brands to create, display, and optimize their video assets across digital platforms.

Thanks to our groundbreaking partnership with major retailers, and our ability to demonstrably increase e-commerce sales, we recently broke ground on a new facility focused on processing, capturing, and delivering data & media for millions of unique products annually.

Our first-of-its-kind facility opened in Northwest Arkansas this summer and will scale to hundreds of employees by the end of 2025.

As we embark on our next phase of expansion, we are seeking visionary leaders who thrive in dynamic, “figure-it-out-as-we-go” environments and are eager to grow with us.

The Props Lead at the eko Capture Factory is a hands-on, on-the-floor role that supports both the creative and production teams by assisting on all aspects of prop organization, styling prep, and on-set execution. Reporting directly to the Props Manager, this role is essential to ensuring our visual storytelling is consistent, client-aligned, and production-ready.

You’ll be deeply involved in the day-to-day studio operations, working with props across their full lifecycle—from procurement and organization to styling and return. You’ll partner closely with our creative, operations, and customer teams to deliver beautiful, on-brand sets that reflect client expectations and production needs.

What you will do

• Assist with prop inventory and ensure styling readiness for daily shoot schedules, including labeling, storage, replenishment and organization. 
• Maintain and update prop inventory system, including check-in/check-out and condition tracking
• Collaborate closely with stylists, creative directors, and production teams to ensure the right props are prepped and styled per shoot guidelines
• Help with the on-the-floor prop area, supporting creative teams throughout shifts to ensure prop organization, quality, and availability to meet standards and production schedules.
• Manage prop pulls, returns, and storage throughout the production lifecycle
• Prep prop kits and style boards ahead of shoots
• Collaborate with Account Operations to avoid brand conflicts or prop issues (e.g., retailer competitor products)
• Organize and label prop storage to maximize access, visual quality, and category reusability 
• Maintain clean, efficient prop areas and scalable prop check-in/check-out systems
• Support budgeting and purchasing for props as needed
• Mentor and guide junior team members or freelancers assisting with prop-related tasks
• Act as creative and operational liaison between Creative, Template, and Production teams when the Props Manager is not available

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in props, styling, set design, or visual merchandising (studio, agency, or brand-side)
• Highly organized with great taste and attention to detail
• Collaborative communicator who can work across creative, ops, and procurement functions
• Able to manage and rotate physical inventory across multiple use cases
• Able to manage multiple shoots and prop needs simultaneously
• Passionate about supporting a high-volume, high-velocity creative studio environment
• Comfort working in a fast-paced studio environment with shifting priorities
• Strong inventory and asset management skills
• Ability to lift, carry, and move props and materials as needed (up to 40 lbs)
• Must be on-site 5 nights/week in Northwest Arkansas

Our ideal candidate will be

• Resourceful, creative, and calm under pressure
• Excellent collaborator and communicator, especially cross-functionally with creative and production teams
• Takes ownership and pride in their work, with strong visual instincts and a hands-on attitude
• Able to see both the big picture of brand consistency and the smallest detail of on-set styling
• Excited to be part of a growing studio team that moves quickly and values both design and execution

Why Join Us?

• Be part of something groundbreaking. This is an unparalleled opportunity to build the prop management function for a cutting-edge robotics studio at the forefront of innovation.
• Hyper-growth environment. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping a company that is scaling at an exceptional pace.

Benefits

• Premium health, dental and vision insurance
• Mental Health and Wellness Resources
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays 
• PTO
• Shift Pay Premium

Note: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

This position pays a 10% night shift premium, with an hourly rate of $42.63.  In addition, this position will be eligible to work an additional weekend shift on a voluntary basis, based on business needs.  All hourly rates meet or exceed applicable state and federal minimum wage laws. This position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

eko is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe our strength lies in the diversity of our people. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that respects and celebrates individual backgrounds, perspectives, and contributions. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.