Overview

Position Summary:

We are seeking Scenic Artists to be based in our Bridgeport, CT location. Individuals for consideration may specialize in one or more of the following: painting, faux finishing, sculpting, carving, theme painting, and automotive spraying. Scenic Artists will take daily direction under Charge Scenic and Art Department Manager, and will follow company safety guidelines.

 

Job Type: As Needed/Project Based – Project-based position, weekly hours fluctuate based on project needs.

Start Date: Rolling/ASAP

End Date: End of Project/As Needed

 

Duties & Expectations:

• Understanding of scenic paint and finishing
  • Understanding of theatrical/theme paint brands, artist materials, traditional and non-traditional artist tools (and the ability to learn new tools and materials)
  • Understanding of prepping multiple substrates (wood, metal, fiberglass)
• Ability to work closely with others
  • Work with other artists to match techniques across all scenic elements for cohesiveness
  • Interact with various departments, including overlapping on scenic elements
• Maintains a clean, safe, and efficient work area
  • Proper use of all tools and safety equipment
  • Proper handling, storage, and disposal of all chemical products
  • Awareness of others working in the same area
• Working with efficiency and care to complete all scenic units to a high standard within the timeframe provided by the Charge Scenic and Art Department Manager
• Follow written and verbal direction daily from Charge Scenic and Art Department Manager

 

Skills & Attributes:

• Color mixing and matching
• Knowledge and use of HVLP spray guns (not required)
• Sculpting and texturing of various materials such as foam and sculptable epoxy (not required)
• Aptitude for learning and application of newly acquired skill set
• Self-motivated and focused
• Good time management

 

Qualifications:

• Portfolio and work history for consideration
• 2 years of scenic artist experience or apprentice
• Advanced knowledge in paint and/or bodywork (cutting in trim, rolling, stirring paint etc.)
• High School, Vocational or technical school training required
• BFA Fine Arts/ equivalent preferred but not required

 

Physical Demands:

• Lifting, carrying, standing, kneeling, balancing, working from ladders and scaffolding.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and prepared to work in factory conditions
• Use of appropriate PPE and/or specific precautions

 

Starting rate $25/hr (commensurate with experience), overtime after 40 hours

 

To Apply:

Please provide an up to date resume with references and portfolio (PDF or website, no Word docs please).

Send this via email to careers@globalscenicservices.com with the subject line “Scenic Artist Position- Your Name”.