Overhire Scenic Painter for Theater Sets

The New School; West Virginia; On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Part time

Job summary

The New School is seeking a qualified Overhire Scenic Artist for the College of Performing Arts. This role involves assisting in scenic builds as delegated by the Scenic Charge Artist, with responsibilities that include maintaining clean workspaces, applying painting techniques, and ensuring safety standards are met.

This position is primarily in-person with flexible scheduling, paying $30.00 per hour, and offers a chance to collaborate in a creative environment.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with theatrical painting techniques.
• Comfortable working independently and asking for clarification when needed.
• Ability to read a scale rule.
• Experience as a theatrical scenic painter.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a painter to assist the Scenic Charge Artist.
• Maintain a clean paint area in the prop shop.
• Work alongside carpenters for space management.
• Apply painting techniques to scenery.
• Ensure proper fire retardancy in paint as required.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Theatrical painting techniques

Ability to work independently

Reading a scale rule

Experience as a theatrical scenic painter

Job description

The New School is seeking a qualified Overhire Scenic Artist for the College of Performing Arts. This role involves assisting in scenic builds as delegated by the Scenic Charge Artist, with responsibilities that include maintaining clean workspaces, applying painting techniques, and ensuring safety standards are met.

This position is primarily in-person with flexible scheduling, paying $30.00 per hour, and offers a chance to collaborate in a creative environment.