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Overview

The Charge Scenic Artist will define, plan, create and execute the painting of all scenic elements. It is essential to maintain paint department communications, scheduling, budgeting, and collaborations within the Production department, ATC as whole, and outside the organization as needed. The Charge Scenic Artist will supervise paint department crew members and volunteers. Candidates from communities underrepresented in technical theatre are strongly encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions

· Collaborate with Scenic Designers to research, define and implement all scenic paint needs.

· Research and create treatment/color samples.

· Coordinate the build schedule with the Technical Director and Assistant Technical Director to complete finishing of scenery.

· Coordinate schedule with the Properties Master to complete painting and finishing of prop elements as needed.

· Complete all scenic paint work on time and within available resources.

· Coordinate and supervise paint staff, over hire artists, and volunteers.

· Coordinate, supervise, and teach paint department interns.

· Attend technical and dress rehearsals to take notes and finish paint activities.

· Other duties as assigned.

Maintenance and Administrative Duties

· Maintain ATC tools, paint shop areas, and paint inventories.

· Coordinate purchasing of paint materials and tools.

· Maintain daily administrative needs in the paint department.

· Maintain the basic Temple stage finishes and paint requirements.

· Assist on other ATC special events or programs as assigned by the Production Manager.

Competencies

· Working knowledge of standard scenic art techniques including, but not limited to paint mixing, sculpting, trompe l’oeil, drop painting, HVLP and airless sprayers, and the ability to easily understand and paint from provided samples and renderings.

· Self-motivated, energetic and an effective, efficient communicator.

· Attentive to detail, accountable and deadline oriented.

· Able to uphold a tone of collaboration, respect, optimism and professionalism, both internally and externally, while maintaining composure in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

· A college degree and/or equivalent professional experience required.

· Minimum of 2 years of regional theatre management and artistry.

· Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory capacity

· Eligibility to obtain a valid driver’s license.

· Able to lift and move items weighing 50 pounds.

· Able to work at heights (Personnel Lifts, Ladders, Scaffolding).

· Long periods of sitting, standing, bending, and kneeling are required.

· Workdays could be long surrounding tech week and there will be occasional night and weekend calls.

· Short Phoenix residencies may be required based on production schedules.

To apply, please submit a cover letter & resume to our Production Manager, Jamie Lara at productionjobs@atc.org with “Scenic Charge Artist” in the subject line.