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Global Scenic Services

Scenic Artist

Global Scenic Services, CT, United States

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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.

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
  • Bachelors in Fine Arts/ equivalent preferred but not required

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

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

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