Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

SCR seeks an experienced Scenic Charge Artist to oversee operations of our Paint Shop. This role is essential to leading and motivating a diverse team of scenic artists throughout our 8-show season, conservatory productions, and special events. A great fit for this role means you enjoy collaborating with designers, creative problem-solving, and being hands-on with your team and art.

ABOUT THE FACILITIES

• SCR’s Production Center is a 17,000 sq. ft. warehouse facility, which houses the Paint Shop, a rehearsal hall, and production and operational storage. The Production Center is located a few miles away from the main theater building. The paint shop features include heating and air conditioning, a sprung floor, stationary paint frames on two of the four walls, a battery-operated scissor lift, and ample parking.
• The Emmes/ Benson Theatre Center is an approx. 80,000 sq. ft. venue, which houses our three performance spaces, offices, production shops, a rehearsal hall, and SCR’s Theatre Conservatory. This is our main facility and where your office will be.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Lead and motivate the scenic art team through completion of painting projects. As the departmental supervisor, this includes hiring and training as needed and maintaining overhire schedules.
• Collaborate and communicate with a diverse group of designers each season.
• Interpret scenic design drawings and create plans for how to fulfill designers’ concepts within scenic budget.
• Execute and instruct scenic team on best practices for achieving needed scenic treatments using various materials and methods.
• Maintain regular communication of project progress and budget statuses to Production Management and designers.
• Transport and coordinate transport of paint and materials to/from Paint Shop and the Theater space as needed.
• Collaborate with other Production departments on scheduling, shared spaces, and other needs.
• Attend and participate in all Production Meetings and relay design information to the scenic artists.
• Attend technical rehearsals and note sessions as requested by the Production Manager.
• Oversee and approve material/tool purchases as needed with consideration to budgets.
• Uphold the policies and procedures outlined in South Coast Repertory’s Employee Handbook and the Health and Safety Manual, including adherence to all PPE and safety protocols.
• Request and report building needs from Operations when needed for the Oak St Production Center to maintain efficiency and safety.

ABOUT THE PERSON

Qualities and skills that best serve a Scenic Charge Supervisor may be:

• A minimum of three years professional scenic painting experience
• Familiarity of theatrical and/or entertainment working environments
• Proven leadership abilities and an interest in sharing skills and knowledge with a diverse team
• Demonstrated skills in scenic art techniques and an understanding of standard paint tools and sprayers.
• Experience working with and painting soft goods.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Organizational skills to oversee multiple projects concurrently
• Strong attention to detail while on tight deadlines.
• Dedication to workplace safety
• Weekend or evening availability occasionally required
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license are highly desired
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging and enthusiasm to nurture an anti-racist work culture

WORKING CONDITION

Regular tasks of this position may include:

• This position is the primary supervisor located at our Production Center facility
• Standing for 4-6 hours at a time
• Regularly crouching, reaching, crawling, and kneeling
• Pushing, pulling, & lifting 50-70lbs alone or with assistance
• Comfortability working at moderate heights (ladders, lifts, scaffolding)

COMPENSATION

SCR offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including a retirement plan with an employer match, escalating paid vacation, sick, personal days and holidays, and health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.

COVID PROTOCOL

SCR requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to limited medical or religious exceptions.

TO APPLY

To be considered for the position, please submit your resume, portfolio, and 3 references to production@scr.org.