- Contents
- Description
- Position Details
- Pay and Benefits
- Qualifications and Experience
- Application Process
Description
Secret City Studio is seeking a Set & Prop Designer to help bring two new immersive escape room-style experiences to life through handcrafted set pieces, interactive puzzle props, and environmental details.
This is a three-month full time contract focused on physical fabrication, problem-solving, and storytelling through objects. This position reports directly to the Head of Creative Production and collaborates closely with the entire creative team to translate concepts and prototypes into tangible, durable, and engaging experiences for players.
The two main projects this contract will focus on are:
- A story driven outdoor escape room with an occult supernatural theme set in the present day but incorporating historical elements of the 1800s
- A family friendly open world puzzle adventure experience set in the 1800s
Both projects will feature:
- Custom-built set elements
- Puzzle-integrated props
- Tactile interactions
- Multiples of the same prop items
- A strong sense of atmosphere, realism, and discovery
Props are not decorative only, they must function well, withstand repeated use and various weather elements, be easy to operate, and support puzzle logic.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and fabricate physical props and set pieces
- Turn puzzle concepts into functional, player-facing objects
- Prototype, test, and refine interactive elements
- Source materials and hardware within budget
- Ensure props are safe, durable, and resettable between games
- Collaborate with writers, puzzle designers, and producers
- Install and troubleshoot props on site as needed
- Attend game tests to monitor set and prop use for iterations
We’re looking for someone who loves making things with their hands, solving physical problems, and creating moments of surprise and delight. If you’re excited about building worlds, not just objects, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit: a brief introduction, CV and portfolio or examples of relevant work, a short description of your experience with physical builds or interactive props and set pieces, and availability for the project timeline.
Please send everything by Friday January 16th at 5:00pm to [email protected]
Job Details
Location:
Toronto, Ontario
Date the successful candidate will start:
February 02, 2026
Pay and Benefits
Salary Range:
$15,000 — $15,000
Qualifications and Experience
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Intermediate level experience in prop making, set design, scenic fabrication, or experiential design
- Junior level experience with lighting and sound design and installation
- Comfortable working with materials such as wood, metal, plastics, foam, textiles, found objects, and hardware
- Able to balance aesthetics with usability and durability
- Strong problem-solver with attention to detail
- Comfortable working independently and meeting deadlines
- Ability to work on-site with the creative team
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
- Experience with escape rooms, immersive theatre, museums, or themed attractions
- Aging, distressing, or period-style finishing techniques
- Basic electronics (LEDs, switches, simple circuits, Arduino, etc.)
- CAD, SketchUp, or technical drawing skills
- Access to workshop space and required tools
Application Process
Will an automated HR system be used to filter applicants?
– No.
Are interviews flexible? (e.g. different interview formats, times, location, remote option)
– Yes.
To apply, email your details to joinus@secretcity.studio
We’re looking for someone who loves making things with their hands, solving physical problems, and creating moments of surprise and delight. If you’re excited about building worlds, not just objects, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit: a brief introduction, CV and portfolio or examples of relevant work, a short description of your experience with physical builds or interactive props and set pieces, and availability for the project timeline. Please send everything by Friday January 16th at 5:00pm to [email protected]