Head Scenic Artist: Lead Creative Set Finishes

Scena; Croydon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Bonus opportunities

Immediate start

Job summary

Scena Pro Ltd in Croydon is seeking a Head Scenic Artist to lead a team of painters across multiple projects for theatre, TV, film and live events. This hands-on role combines creative artistry with department leadership and paint-shop management.

You will interpret drawings, plan workloads, manage materials, ensure quality and deadlines, and liaise with designers and clients. Immediate start with 40-hour week, occasional international travel and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Scenic Artist, Head Scenic Artist or Senior Scenic Painter.
• Experience leading or supervising a team of artists or painters.
• Strong scenic painting, decorating and finishing skills.
• Extensive knowledge of scenery, materials and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Leading, organising and supporting a team of scenic artists and painters.
• Planning workloads across several concurrent projects.
• Painting and decorating sets, props and staging.
• Interpreting drawings, samples, designs and client specifications.
• Producing scenic, decorative, textured and specialist finishes.
• Liaising with clients, designers and production managers.
• Advising on suitable materials, techniques and finishes.
• Monitoring quality across the department.
• Managing paint stock, materials and departmental ordering.
• Maintaining an organised, efficient and safe paint shop.
• Travelling internationally for selected projects when required.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Scenic painting

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Client liaison

Materials knowledge

Safety compliance

Job description

Scena Pro Ltd in Croydon is seeking a Head Scenic Artist to lead a team of painters across multiple projects for theatre, TV, film and live events. This hands-on role combines creative artistry with department leadership and paint-shop management.

You will interpret drawings, plan workloads, manage materials, ensure quality and deadlines, and liaise with designers and clients. Immediate start with 40-hour week, occasional international travel and overtime opportunities.