Live Entertainment Scenic Artist — Set Painter & Design

Kings Dominion; Montpelier (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Free tickets for friends/family

Ride nights and game nights

Job summary

Kings Dominion is seeking an Entertainment Scenic Artist to help design, install and strike decor for shows and events. The position emphasizes scenic painting, collaboration with a diverse team, and working outdoors in varied temperatures.

Starting wage is $16.75 per hour, with perks such as free park admission, free tickets for friends and family, ride nights, and paid training. Applicants must be 18+ and have a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old and have a valid driver’s license.
• Portfolio with related experience/education in scenic painting is required.
• Ability and willingness to learn and develop new skills and collaborate with a diverse team to achieve project goals.
• Ability to stand for periods, walk long distances, lift and carry equipment, and work outdoors in varied temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, install, and strike of Entertainment Decor and Scenic painting for shows and events.
• Ensure proper working conditions of all props, sets, equipment, vehicles, and other technical aspects of events, shows, and facilities.
• Participate in design opportunities for park events and theming.
• Operate heavy machinery such as forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, construction equipment, and other vehicles.

Skills

Stand long periods

Lift heavy items

Team collaboration

Willing to learn

Education

Portfolio/Scenic painting experience

Job description

Kings Dominion is seeking an Entertainment Scenic Artist to help design, install and strike decor for shows and events. The position emphasizes scenic painting, collaboration with a diverse team, and working outdoors in varied temperatures.

Starting wage is $16.75 per hour, with perks such as free park admission, free tickets for friends and family, ride nights, and paid training. Applicants must be 18+ and have a valid driver’s license.