Part-Time Scenic Painter for Live Theatre

Scenic Guild; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IATSE Benefits Fund contributions

Overtime pay after 8 hours daily or 40

Job summary

Bristol Riverside Theatre is seeking a detail-oriented Scenic Painter to join the House Crew. This part-time, year-round position involves painting, touching up, and modifying scenic elements as needed, primarily working with existing scenery and production materials under supervision of the Production Manager.

The role requires 2+ years in professional theatre, strong color-mixing skills, and the ability to meet deadlines while collaborating with a small team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a professional technical theatre environment.
• Working knowledge of pigment color mixing and faux finishes.
• Ability to work independently and meet production deadlines.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Experience supervising others.

Responsibilities

• Paint and touch up scenic elements, furniture, props, and stage decks as assigned.
• Match existing colors, textures, finishes, and scenic treatments.
• Make cosmetic repairs between or during productions.
• Work from scenic designs, elevations, reference images, or verbal direction.
• Assist with scenic touch-ups and maintenance throughout the run.
• Maintain paint stock, materials, and tools (including purchasing).

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Deadline-driven

Team supervision

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Painting tools

Job description

Bristol Riverside Theatre is seeking a detail-oriented Scenic Painter to join the House Crew. This part-time, year-round position involves painting, touching up, and modifying scenic elements as needed, primarily working with existing scenery and production materials under supervision of the Production Manager.

The role requires 2+ years in professional theatre, strong color-mixing skills, and the ability to meet deadlines while collaborating with a small team.