Lead Scenic Artist — Create Stunning Sets & Lead a Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £45k-£52k

Overtime

Bonus opportunities

Mon-Fri hours

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Scena Pro Ltd in Croydon is seeking a Head Scenic Artist to lead a team of scenic artists and painters across multiple projects in theatre, television, film and live events. The role combines hands-on painting with team leadership and paint-shop management.

You will collaborate with designers, production managers and clients to deliver finishes that meet the creative brief, deadlines and quality standards. Based at our Croydon workshop, the department focuses on finishing distinctive sets, props

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.
• A passion for theatre production and creative scenic work.

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

Scenic painting

Team leadership

Project planning

Quality control

Client communication

Travel willingness

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Scena Pro Ltd in Croydon is seeking a Head Scenic Artist to lead a team of scenic artists and painters across multiple projects in theatre, television, film and live events. The role combines hands-on painting with team leadership and paint-shop management.

You will collaborate with designers, production managers and clients to deliver finishes that meet the creative brief, deadlines and quality standards. Based at our Croydon workshop, the department focuses on finishing distinctive sets, props