Production Grip

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 opened 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 in summer 2025 and is rapidly scaling to support high-volume, high-quality product media capture at unprecedented speed and scale.

Want to learn more about eko, visit eko.com

About the Role:

We’re seeking a Production Grip who will help keep eko’s robotics-powered capture stages safe, consistent, and production-ready as our studio continues to scale.

In this hands-on, floor-based role, you’ll work with lighting equipment, rigging, stands, cables, tools, and stage infrastructure in a fast-moving production environment. You’ll support the Production Support team by executing lighting and stage setups from documented specs, making approved adjustments for product-specific needs, and checking that each stage meets defined quality standards before and during capture. 

You’ll also help with stage changeovers between shoots, maintain clean and organized equipment areas, and flag physical setup issues before they impact production quality. This role reports to the Stage Ops Lead and works closely with the Production Tech on shift to keep each stage ready and running smoothly throughout the production day. 

What you will do:

Studio Lighting, Grip & Power Support

• Complete daily studio walk-throughs to confirm lighting fixtures, stands, modifiers, cables, and grip equipment are correctly positioned, secured, and ready for production
• Assist with lighting setups and adjustments across capture stages and studio work areas
• Support safe power distribution for lighting systems, robotics equipment, computers, and specialty production gear
• Route, secure, and maintain clean cable runs to support safe movement, efficient production flow, and a clean stage environment
• Inspect and maintain lighting accessories, including diffusion, flags, modifiers, clamps, stands, and specialty lighting tools
• Identify and flag damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, loose hardware, blocked pathways, or stage issues before they impact production

Grip Equipment & Stage Infrastructure

• Keep grip equipment clean, organized, labeled, and ready for daily use across capture stages
• Organize grip carts, cases, tools, hardware, and studio supplies so production teams can find and use equipment quickly
• Assist with installing, adjusting, and securing stands, rigging, and stage fixtures
• Support the alignment, upkeep, and safe use of studio infrastructure such as dolly tracks, stands, mounting points, and rigging hardware
• Break down, store, and reset unused equipment to maintain safe, efficient, and production-ready work areas
• Properly store unused equipment to maintain safe and efficient working spaces
• Perform basic checks on stage infrastructure and escalate issues that require repair, replacement, or additional technical support

Inventory & Equipment Management

• Track grip, lighting, and stage equipment across capture areas to help ensure tools and materials are available when needed
• Maintain organized storage areas, labeling systems, and equipment locations to improve accountability and reduce production delays
• Support equipment check-out and check-in processes, including identifying missing, damaged, or misplaced items
• Monitor commonly used grip, lighting, and stage supplies and communicate restocking needs before they create production gaps
• Help maintain accurate equipment lists, cart layouts, and stage support materials as setups evolve

Cross-Team Support

• Work alongside Stage Development to execute lighting setups and grip solutions across capture stages
• Support stage changeovers, production resets, R&D shoots, special projects, and prototype builds with safe, organized, hands-on execution
• Respond quickly to floor needs during production while staying aligned with documented specs, safety expectations, and stage quality standards
• Assist with equipment movement, studio logistics, and contractor or vendor support when needed
• Communicate clearly when a setup is complete, when something is blocked, or when a stage condition needs review before production continues

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1+ year of hands-on experience in a studio, stage, production, warehouse, fabrication, facilities, live events, theater, technical operations, or similar equipment-based environment
• Experience setting up, moving, organizing, securing, or maintaining physical equipment, tools, stands, carts, fixtures, hardware, or similar production materials
• Strong organizational habits and attention to detail, with the ability to notice when equipment, staging, cable runs, lighting positions, or work areas are not production-ready
• Ability to follow setup instructions, checklists, diagrams, or quality standards with consistency
• Ability to work safely around lighting equipment, powered systems, robotics, tools, cables, and active production areas
• Comfortable working on your feet in a fast-paced, hands-on, collaborative environment with changing priorities
• Reliable, proactive, and willing to take ownership of daily setup, reset, organization, and maintenance tasks
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work closely with Production Support, Stage Ops, Production Tech, Stage Development, and creative partners
• Film, photography, studio production, live events, theater, grip/electric, lighting, power distribution, warehouse, or other technical production experience is a plus

Shift Requirements:

This role is on-site at eko's Capture Factory in Bentonville, Arkansas. Candidates must be able to to commit to one of the following three shifts: 

• Weeknights: Monday through Thursday, 6:30 pm to 4:30 am | $36.30 hr 
• Weekend Days: Friday through Sunday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm | $37.95 hr 
• Weekend Nights: Friday through Sunday, 6:30 pm to 4:30 am | $37.95 hr 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position and move throughout the studio or warehouse environment for extended periods during a shift
• Ability to perform physical movements needed setup and support, which may include bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and carrying equipment or materials
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment which may include exposure to varying temperatures, dust, and noise
• Ability to safely move, position, and handle production equipment, tools, stands, carts, and materials, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach regularly
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed, with assistance or appropriate equipment available when required

Work Environment:

• This position operates primarily within a factory setting
• The noise level can range from low to moderate
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and vehicles (e.g. forklifts, trucks)

Why Join Us?

• Be part of something groundbreaking. This is a unique opportunity to help build and maintain the physical stage environment behind a robotics-powered capture studio that is changing how products are brought to life.
• 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
• Insurance options with 100% employer-covered medical and dental premiums for employee-only plans.
• Mental Health and Wellness Resources
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Daily Shift Meal Provided

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 an hourly rate. 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.