Staging Specialist

About the job

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

We're seeking a Staging Specialist to support our offsite data collection operations. This hands-on role involves traveling to collection homes across the country to set up realistic environments — arranging furniture, props, and scene configurations—that enable high-quality data capture for training our humanoid robots.

Your work directly impacts Figure's path to generalized humanoids by ensuring our robots learn from diverse, well-constructed real-world scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Travel to offsite data collection locations (75%+ travel required)

• Set up and configure collection home environments, including furniture arrangement, prop placement, and scene staging

• Ensure environments meet specifications for optimal data collection quality

• Coordinate with the data collection team to understand scene requirements and timelines

• Load, unload, and transport equipment, furniture, and props to collection sites

• Maintain inventory of props and equipment; report damage or replacement needs

• Troubleshoot on-site issues and adapt setups as needed

• Document site configurations and capture photos for reference

• Ensure collection spaces are safe and compliant with operational standards

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in set design, staging, event setup, warehouse operations, or similar hands-on role

• Ability to travel 75% or more, including extended stays at remote locations

• Comfortable with physical work: lifting 30+ lbs regularly, moving furniture, standing for extended periods

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record - Comfortable driving a van

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow setup specifications precisely

• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision

• Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with remote teams

• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and site conditions

• Must be able to pass a background check

Bonus Qualifications:

• Familiarity with smart home devices or consumer electronics setup

• Experience with inventory management or logistics

• Basic photography skills for documenting site configurations

• Forklift certification or experience with equipment handling

• Experience in film/TV production, photography sets, or real estate staging

This is a contract position with potential to convert to full time, based on performance and business needs. The US base hourly range for this contract position is $28 - $38/hr.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.