Overview

• Lead, manage and supervise all Scenic Artists in painting scenic elements and major props to convey the designer’s vision, meet the functional requirements of the production, and ensure durability and safety standards are met.
• Interpret design and working drawings from both design teams and the Technical Direction team.
• Collaborate with designers as necessary.
• Coordinate with other production departments in planning the efficient integration of paint process; communicate any necessary information back to paint shop staff as necessary.
• Provide technical assistance and solutions in areas of expertise to address issues of safety, function and aesthetics.
• Take an active and positive role in setting and maintaining high levels of artistic excellence.
• Attend and/or run department meetings to communicate pertinent information to employees.
• Actively participate in team building. Fostering a work environment of artistic excellence, community, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and financial responsibility
• Coach and develop staff members by monitoring employee productivity and providing constructive feedback; facilitating conflict resolution among employees; ensuring adherence to legal and organizational policies and procedures and undertaking disciplinary actions if the need arises; and completing annual performance evaluations.
• Hire staff members to ensure quality work.

• Collaborate with the design team and other production departments to establish methods for the design and paint of all scenic elements of Guthrie productions.
• Consult with designers and production department members on any issues that arise during the production process which pertain to the build, installation, and strike of the scenery.
• Attend production meetings, production department head meetings, load-in meetings and all staff meetings. Where appropriate, share pertinent information with other departments.
• Maintain a running dialogue with the designers to ensure that changes to the design are communicated to the appropriate members of the production team.
• Ensure that paint notes communicated during technical notes sessions are captured and addressed.

• Prepare and organize the scenic art and technical information for Guthrie productions so that all scenery and props can be painted textured, installed and struck by shop employees in a timely, safe, and resource efficient manner.
• Proactively plan and foster communication on upcoming shows with all relevant personnel
• Review and revise budget estimates for each production by tracking all relevant information through the rehearsal reports and ensuring these requests match the allocated budget and resources, as given to you by the Technical Director.
• In collaboration with Technical Direction team, prepare and review a paint schedule, load-in, and strike schedule for each production based on the available staff labor and the calendar issued by production management.
• Manage workflow of Scenic Artists to effectively ensure that the paint treatments of all scenery and props are completed in a timely fashion.
• Ensure the production schedule’s daily and weekly targets are being met, including addressing all notes given.
• Create prototypes and samples, when necessary, to determine the most appropriate finish surface method and material.
• Communicate the design and technical information to shop employees and other departments so the productions can be painted and installed in a safe, timely, and resource efficient manner.
• Through effective communication with the designer, monitor and oversee the progress of paint renderings for all scenic elements based on the drawings, renderings and research so they can be painted by the shop staff or vendors.
• Collaborate with the Scenic Arts Coordinator on a daily basis to monitor project progress, equipment and staffing needs.
• Determine/monitor tool and paint shop supply needs and purchases.

• Work with the Technical Direction team to maintain a safe and efficient working environment for the shop employees. Communicate problems and unsafe conditions to the TD Team, Scene Shop Supervisor, or Facilities.
• Organize and prepare information for daily maintenance of the paint shop.
• Manage stock and common areas to ensure safety and security.
• Collaborate with Shopper/Buyer to ensure materials are purchased in a timely and resource efficient manner, and correctly allocated to various budgets.
• Work with the Shopper/Buyer to research and prepare requests for capital improvements.
• Work with Director of Production to prepare and maintain capital expenditure lines. Ensure tools and equipment are restored to the proper location when no longer in use.

• Work with Production office to manage budget to ensure effective utilization of financial resources.
• Project expenses and manage expenses on a per-show basis.
• Analyze and monitor budget statements on a monthly basis. Prepare purchase orders and budget reports.
• Maintain and approve direct report timesheets, Personal Time Off requests, and other personnel records.
• Act as the Paint Department liaison on other Guthrie projects and programs.
• Foster a work environment incorporating the Guthrie values of Artistic Excellence, Community, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, and Fiscal Responsibility.