Scene Artist/Assistant Technical Director

Binghamton University; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Binghamton University Theater is seeking a Scenic Artist with carpentry skills to join a dynamic production team. The position involves painting, building, moving, and installing stage scenery, and supervising students in painting as designed by the Scenic Designer.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree, 2+ years in a paint shop or scene shop, the ability to read drawings, and a portfolio. Preference for a Master’s in Theater and CAD drafting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years in a paint/scene shop.
• Ability to read construction drawings, elevations and design drawings.
• Portfolio or sample collection showing painting/scenic work.

Responsibilities

• Paint all scenic elements based on elevations and designs provided by the scenic designer.
• Supervise students painting and teach basic skills as needed.
• Maintain paint area, supplies and equipment.
• Create painting plans for each show and help budget paint costs.
• Assist with construction and rigging of scenery and installation of elements.
• Ensure training of students in shop tools and safety.

Skills

Read drawings and elevations

Portfolio

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Theater (preferred)

Tools

CAD drafting

Job description

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Instructional Support Associate (SL-2)

Salary: $42,995+ DOE (10-month, college-year)

Binghamton University Theater is seeking a Scenic Artist with carpentry skills to fill a combination Scenic Artist/Assistant Technical Director position. This position will participate in the building, movement, and installation of stage scenery and be responsible for painting, or supervising students' painting of, the scenery as designed by the Scenic Designer for the production. The Department is committed to inclusive undergraduate teaching/mentoring for our diverse and ambitious student body and that models effective collaborative skills.

Duties:

• Be responsible for the painting of all scenic elements based on paint elevations, painted models and paint research provided by the scenic designer
• Supervise students painting the scenic elements and teach basic skills as needed
• Maintain the paint area, paint supplies and equipment
• Create a painting plan for each show and help budget paint costs for shows
• Participate in the construction and rigging of scenery, rough and finish carpentry, and installation of scenic elements
• In conjunction with other production staff members, ensure proper training of students in the use of scene shop tools and equipment
• Supervise students in execution of scenery/prop creation and prop run duties during production, build, load-in, technical rehearsals, strikes, and other projects as needed
• Participate in the organization and maintenance of the scene shop, its equipment and supplies and all performance spaces
• Be familiar with and enforce applicable theater and shop safety codes and practices
• Be comfortable working at heights on ladders and personnel lifts
• Advise, aid and supervise students in painting for Studio Season shows with scenery
• Assist with events in the Theater Dept.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2 or more years of experience working in a paint shop/scene shop in a professional or academic setting
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, paint elevations and design drawings
• Portfolio/sample collection

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Theater
• Demonstrated CAD drafting skills

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

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